PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

What you should know about

DOVONEX^® CREAM

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This leaflet gives you some helpful information about using Dovonex Cream. Read the leaflet carefully before you use the Cream. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What is in Dovonex Cream?

Dovonex Cream contains an ingredient called calcipotriol (50 micrograms per gram as the hydrate) which treats psoriasis, in a smooth, soft, white, cream base

Other ingredients are used to make the smooth, soft, white, cream base. These are cetomacrogol 1000, cetostearyl alcohol, chloroallylhexaminium chloride, disodium edetate, disodium phosphate dihydrate, glycerol 85%, liquid paraffin, purified water, white soft paraffin.

The Cream is available in tubes of 30g, 60g and 120g.

Product Licence Holder

Leo Laboratories Limited

Longwick Road

Princes Risborough

Bucks U.K.

Manufacturer

Leo Laboratories Limited

Cashel Road

Dublin 12

Ireland

What is Dovonex Cream for?

Dovonex Cream is used on your skin to treat a certain type of psoriasis (plaque psoriasis). Psoriasis is when your skin cells are being produced too quickly. This causes scaling and redness. Dovonex Cream helps to bring this excessive production of your skin cells back to normal.


		You may notice an improvement after about 2 weeks of using the Cream.

Usually the scaling goes away quickly, making your psoriasis patches seem flatter.		The redness of the skin usually takes longer to improve.

Before Using The Cream

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding or if you become pregnant during your treatment.

The Cream should not be used:

if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
if you know you have problems with your calcium levels.
on your face. If the Cream accidentally gets on your face, wash it off.

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Using The Cream
How should I use Donovex Cream?

Your doctor may have told you to use the Cream in a different way to that recommended in this leaflet. If so, follow your doctor’s instructions about when and how to use the Cream. Read the label carefully. Your pharmacist will explain if you are not sure.

Remove the cap and check that the seal is not broken before you first use the Cream. To break the seal, use the back of the cap.

Dovonex Cream is usually applied twice a day to the areas of your skin affected by psoriasis.

Apply thickly and rub in gently to cover the affected area - But do not use more than 100g in one week.

Do not worry if you accidentally get Cream on your normal skin, but wash it off if it spreads too far.

What should I remember when applying the Cream?

Wash your hands after applying the Cream unless you have treated psoriasis on your hands.

Try not to transfer the Cream from the areas you have treated to other areas of your body, especially your face

What should I do if I forget to use the Cream?

If you forget to use the Cream at the right time, use it as soon as you remember. Then go on as before.

After Using The Cream

Do not worry if the Cream irritates your skin for a short while after you have applied it. Try not to scratch the area. Only see your doctor if the irritation does not go away.

If your psoriasis gets worse, or if you have any unexpected problems, stop using the Cream and see your doctor as soon as possible.

Redness or skin irritation on your face or around your mouth may be caused by accidentally getting the Cream on your face. If this occurs, take extra care to wash your hands well after applying the Cream. If the problem does not go away then see your doctor

If you feel unwell or notice anything unusual or which you do not understand, tell your doctor as soon as possible.

Storing The Cream

Keep the Cream in a safe place where children cannot reach it. Store the Cream at room temperature (below 25ºC) away from heat and bright sunlight.

Do not use the Cream after the expiry date given on the tube.

As with any medicine, if your doctor decides to stop your treatment take any leftover Cream back to the pharmacist. Only keep it if your doctor tells you to.

Remember this treatment is for you. Only a doctor can prescribe it for you. Do not let other people use the Cream even if their skin problem seems to be the same as yours.

Date Leaflet Last Revised September 1994