Dovate Cream 2,5 mg/ 5 g CREAM
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 13 November 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Short term treatment of steroid responsive dermatoses resistant to less potent corticosteroids.
Dosage (summary)
Apply once or twice daily until improvement; review after 4 weeks.
Special Populations
- Children under 12
- Infants
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not established as safe in pregnancy; avoid use on breasts during lactation.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to clobetasol or excipients
- Corticosteroid sensitivity
- Bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infections
- Ulcerative skin lesions
- Pregnancy
Common side effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Skin atrophy
- Pruritus
- Burning sensation
- Cushingoid features
Counselling Points
- Apply sparingly to affected areas
- Avoid occlusive dressings unless necessary
- Monitor for signs of infection or adverse reactions
Serious warnings
- Risk of systemic absorption and effects
- Potential for HPA axis suppression
- Risk of local infections with occlusion
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