Dovonex 50mcg/g Ointment

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Dovonex ointment is a psoriasis treatment that helps to reduce redness and scaly or flaky skin patches. It helps your skin become smoother and clearer while easing other irritating psoriasis symptoms. If you’re looking for a psoriasis treatment that’s suitable for those ages 6 or over, Dovonex could be the ideal treatment to clear up your skin.

How Dovonex ointment works

Dovonex psoriasis ointment contains an active ingredient called calcipotriol, which is a type of vitamin D. As vitamin D is one of the nutrients that control how your skin cells grow and reproduce, it works to relieve psoriasis by reducing the number of cells your skin makes. This prevents the build-up of dead cells that causes scaly or red patches of psoriasis, easing your symptoms and helping you feel more comfortable in your skin.

Directions

Before using Dovonex ointment for psoriasis, you should wash your hands and make sure the area you’re going to treat is clean and dry. Using your finger, apply a thick layer of ointment to the area of skin which has psoriasis and rub it in. Wash your hands again after you apply the ointment. Use this treatment once or twice a day, as recommended by your prescriber.

Side effects

Like all medications, Dovonex ointment can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. The most common side effects of this product include:

• Skin irritation
• Worsening of your psoriasis
• Dermatitis
• Redness
• Flaking skin
• A burning or stinging feeling
• An itchy rash and inflammation in the area where you applied the ointment
• Itchy skin
• Pain in the area where you applied the ointment

For a complete list of potential side effects, please see the patient information leaflet included with your medication.

Serious side effects

If you experience any of the following serious side effects of Dovonex ointment you should stop using this product and seek immediate medical assistance:

• Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing, an itchy skin rash or hives, or swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat
• Signs that there is too much calcium in your blood or urine, such as needing to pee more often, feeling thirsty, loss of appetite, dry mouth or a metallic taste in the mouth, weakness or pain in your muscles or bones, headaches, stomach pain, feeling sick, or constipation

Warnings

Dovonex ointment is an emollient and therefore can cause a fire hazard when it dries on fabrics, including bedding, clothing, and bandages. Take care to stay away from naked flames and heat sources while using this product, as you may be at risk of severe or even fatal burns.

Do not use this ointment on your face. Dovonex ointment is not suitable for those who:

• Are allergic to calcipotriol or any of the other ingredients listed in this product
• Have high or low levels of calcium in their body, otherwise known as calcium metabolism disorders
• Have severe liver problems
• Have severe kidney problems

Age restrictions

Dovonex ointment is unsuitable for children under the age of 6. If your child has psoriasis and needs treatment, you should ask your GP or healthcare team for their advice.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using this treatment. If they agree that Dovonex ointment is the right medication for you while you are breastfeeding, then you should take care not to apply this product to your breast area.