PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

Dovonex^® Scalp Solution

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

The Solution is used to treat psoriasis of the scalp. Psoriasis is when your skin cells are being produced too quickly. This causes scaling and redness. The Solution helps to bring the rate at which your skin cells are produced back to normal.

• The Solution is used to treat psoriasis of the scalp. It is only available on prescription.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding or if you become pregnant during your treatment.

• you are allergic to any of the ingredients; or
• you or your doctor know you have problems with your calcium levels.

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

• Remove the bottle cap. Tilt your head back and place the nozzle close to your scalp through your hair. It may help to part the hair before each application.

• Squeeze the bottle gently and apply a few drops on to the affected area. Rub the Solution in gently. One or two drops should cover an area about the size of a postage stamp.

• Take care not to let the Solution run on to your face or in your eyes. Do not worry if you accidentally get Solution on your normal skin, but wash it off straight away. If you get the Solution in your eye, bathe the eye immediately with water to remove the Solution. The eye should then be bathed in sterile saline if available. If the eye remains sore you should see your doctor.

• After applying, let the Solution dry before you lie down or wear a hat. The Solution does not take long to dry, but do not dry it with a hair dryer, or near a fire or flames.

• It may help to apply the Solution a couple of hours before you go to bed.

• Do not use more than 60 ml of Solution in one week. If your doctor has also prescribed Dovonex Ointment or Cream for use on your body, you should take care not to use more than the amount prescribed by your doctor.

• In one week, you should not use more than 60 ml of Dovonex Scalp Solution plus one 309 tube of Dovonex Cream or Ointment; or 30 ml of Dovonex Scalp Solution plus 60q (two 30q tubes) of Dovonex Cream or Ointment.

• Do not use the Solution near a fire or naked flames as the Solution is flammable and may set on fire. Avoid getting too close to an open fire or naked flames after you have applied the Solution to your scalp.

• Avoid getting the Solution on your g(asses or other plastics.

• The Solution may irritate your scalp for a short while after you have applied it. Try not to scratch the area. See your doctor if the irritation lasts for a long time.

• If your scalp psoriasis gets worse, or if you have any unexpected problems, top using the Solution 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 Solution on your face. If this happens, take extra care when you apply the Solution and wash your hands well afterwards. If the problem does not go away. see your doctor.

• Keep the Solution in a safe place where children cannot reach it. Store the Solution below 25°C. Keep the Solution away from fire or flames as the Solution is flammable and may set on fire.

• Do not use the Solution after expiry date given on the bottle.

• As with any medicine, if your doctor tells you to stop using the Solution, take any leftover back to the pharmacist. Only keep it if your doctor tells you to.

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