Dovobet Gel & Ointment

Dovobet is a topical treatment for psoriasis, a common skin disorder. It comes as a gel and ointment, and contains two active ingredients; betamethasone, an anti-inflammatory steroid of moderate potency, and calcipotriol, a synthetic derivative of calcitriol, a type of vitamin D. There are 500 micrograms (mcg) of betamethasone and 50 mcg of calcipotriol per 1 gram (g) of Dovobet.

Dovobet gel and Dovobet ointment are primarily used to treat psoriasis. While Dovobet gel is used for treating scalp psoriasis, Dovobvet ointment is used for plaque psoriasis on the skin in other parts of the body. Psoriasis is a common skin condition caused by your immune system. It can cause itchy, dry raised patches of skin covered with scales, appearing on the scalp, knees, elbows and lower back.

This medication is effective in reducing inflammation caused by psoriasis while regulating your skin cell growth rate. In this way, Dovobet can ease psoriasis symptoms such as itchy or sore skin.

Applied onto the scalp or body, Dovobet gel and ointment have a dual action effect which relieves psoriasis symptoms.

Dovobet gel and Dovobet ointment both contain the same active ingredients; betamethasone and calcipotriol. Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that works by reducing the inflammation caused by psoriasis, relieving itching and irritation. The type of betamethasone contained in Dovobet is betamethasone dipropionate, a stronger type than is found in some other skin treatments for conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.

Calcipotriol, the synthetic form of vitamin D, addresses the overproduction of skin cells. By reducing the speed with which skin cells are produced, the scaly, inflamed areas of the skin caused by psoriasis are eased.

Using Dovobet oil or Dovobet gel while breastfeeding is considered safe. In relation to Dovobet’s two active ingredients - betamethasone can pass into breast milk, but in therapeutic doses, there is a low risk of affecting an infant adversely and there is no evidence that calcipotriol is excreted in breast milk. If you are a woman who is breastfeeding and using Dovobet ointment, you shouldn’t apply the medication to your breasts.

While there is not adequate evidence to suggest that taking Dovobet (or other corticosteroids) can be unsafe for pregnant women, the potential risk for humans remains uncertain. For this reason, Dovobet will only be prescribed when the potential benefit is believed to outweigh the potential risk. With this mind, always speak to your doctor before starting any medication.

Enstilar is a foam formulation of Dovobet. It contains the same active ingredients as Dovobet; betamethasone, an anti-inflammatory steroid, and calcipotriol, the synthetic calcitriol derivative. Enstilar and Dovobet are both used to treat psoriasis.

When used for scalp psoriasis, Enstilar must be sprayed onto the palm of your hand and massaged into the scalp with the fingertips, in the same way that you would apply Dovobet gel. But unlike Dovobet ointment, Enstilar is sprayed directly onto the affected area of the body before being rubbed in.

Like Dovobet, Dovonex is a topical medication that is used to treat psoriasis. Both medications share many similarities, and they both come in either an ointment or cream form. However, while Dovobet contains both betamethasone and calcipotriol, Dovonex only contains the active ingredient calcipotriol.

Reviewers online have commented that Dovobet gel is significantly thinner than Dovobet ointment and easier to apply. For this reason, it soaks into the skin more quickly. Numerous users have remarked on how Dovobet gel is fast-acting, and in several cases, reviewers said that after trying other topical medications to bring their psoriasis symptoms under control, Dovobet was the first one that worked.

Several reviewers with scalp psoriasis have described Dovobet gel as greasy, giving their hair an oily feel and look after application.

Dovobet ointment has also been cited for its outstanding results, being effective in as little as a few days. Furthermore, users have observed that when they stopped using Dovobet ointment, their psoriasis symptoms returned.

You can’t buy Dovobet gel or Dovobet ointment over the counter in the UK. Before you can buy these topical medications, your suitability for the treatment has to be confirmed by a doctor. Once your suitability for Dovobet has been confirmed and you have a prescription, you will be able to purchase the gel or ointment from online and high street pharmacies.

Why not give yourself the convenience of Cloud Pharmacy’s online service? You are required to complete a quick consultation, after which our online pharmacists can approve your request and dispense your Dovobet gel or ointment. Your Dovobet will then be sent to you in a discreet package with our next-day delivery service.