Divobet Ointment 60g is a topical treatment for scalp psoriasis in adults and on the skin of other body areas for the treatment of mild to moderate psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris) in adults.
Do not use Calcipotriol / Betamethasone:
If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to calcipotriol, betamethasone, or any of the other ingredients of this medication
- If you have problems with calcium levels in your body (consult your doctor)
- If you have certain types of psoriasis: These are both exfoliative and pustular types of psoriasis (ask your doctor).
- Do not use on skin affected by:
- Skin infections caused by viruses (such as cold sores or chickenpox)
- Skin infections caused by fungi (such as athlete's foot or ringworm)
- Skin infections caused by bacteria
- Skin infections caused by parasites (such as scabies)
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Perioral dermatitis (red rash around the mouth)
- Thin skin, easy to damage veins, stretch marks
- Ichthyosis (dry skin with fish-like scales)
- Acne (pimples)
- Rosacea (severe flushing or flushing of the skin on the face)
- Ulcers or cracks in the skin
Warnings and precautions:
Talk to your doctor/nurse/pharmacist before and during use if:
- If you use other medicines that contain corticosteroids you may experience side effects
- You have used this medicine for a long time and plan to stop (as there is a risk of your psoriasis getting worse or 'flaring up' when steroids are stopped suddenly)
- You have diabetes (diabetes) as your blood sugar/glucose level may be affected by the steroid
- Your skin becomes infected so you may need to stop treatment
- You have a certain type of psoriasis called guttate psoriasis
- You suffer from blurred vision or other visual disturbances.
How to use Calcipotriol/Betamethasone :
- Always use this medication exactly as your doctor has told you to.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Duration of treatment:
- Use the gel once a day.
- It may be more convenient to use the gel in the evening
- The normal initial treatment period is 4 weeks for scalp areas and 8 weeks for non-scalp areas
- Your doctor may decide a different treatment period
- Your doctor may decide to repeat treatment
- Do not use more than 15 grams in one day.
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