Drug name: Brand Dermovate

Active substance: Clobetasol propionate

Pharmacological effects:

Dermovate contains the active ingredient clobetasol propionate that belongs to part of medications called corticosteroids. Dermovate works by exerting anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory action, lowers swelling and hyperemia, relives itching and irritation in the place of application.

Indications: Dermovate is approved for the treatment of the following conditions:

• Psoriasis
• Eczema
• Lichen acuminatus
• Discoid lupus erythematosus
• Other skin diseases resistant to corticosteroids

Warnings and Precautions: Dermovate  should not be used in the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity to any components of the preparations.
• In children under 2 years of age
• Infections of the skin caused by fungi, viruses and bacteria
• Acne rosacea
• Perioral dermatitis
• Genital and perianal itching
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding

Dermovate side effects: Drugs may cause side effects which in specific patients may manifest differently. In the following paragraph we want to underline the most serious and frequent side effect of Dermovate that  were identified by the drug manufacturers. The possibility of the adverse effect manifestation depends only on the individual and his specific traits.

• Local Dermovate side effects include: stretch mark, pigmentation disorders, hypertrichosis, dryness of the skin, acne, itching and birnin
• Systemic Dermovate side effects: gastritis, increased intra-ocular pressure, symptoms of hypercorticism

For full information on any risks and adverse effects associated with Dermovate, please consult your doctor, read the included leaflet or contact our customer support service.

Interactions: Before using Dermovate please tell your doctor which drugs or supplements you are already taking including those bought without a prescription. Also check if any additional medicines which you will take during the course of Dermovate therapy are safe in combination. Especially mention if you are taking the following groups of drugs:

• Corticosteroids. Dermovate may enhance the effect of corticosteroids 

Patient's information: Dermovate is not to be shared with healthy individuals. It is strictly FORBIDDEN to use the drugs in treatment of any conditions unrelated to their indications. The product as well as utilized vials, syringes, needles if used during the course of treatment should be kept out of reach of children and never reused.