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Dovonex Ointment

 
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Dovonex Ointment is a topical medicine that treats plaque psoriasis. It actively contains an ingredient called calcipotriol, a synthetic derivative of calcitriol which is a type of vitamin D.

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Description

  • Dovonex Ointment is purposefuly meant to treat skin affected by plaque psoriasis. You can use it safely anywhere on the body apart from the scalp or face.
  • Dovonex quickly smooths out scales, reduces redness, and generally soothes skin irritation when applied to the intented patches of skin.

Warnings

After entirely going through the Patient Information Leaflet before first applying Dovonex Ointment, it's important to take note of the below warnings:

  • It's not safe to use Dovonex if you have kidney or liver problems.
  • Before using this ointment, speak to your pharmacist if you are suffering from guttate, pustular psoriasis, exfoliative, or erythrodermic or if you are having ultraviolet (UV) light treatment for a skin condition.
  • Dovonex can increase calcium levels in your blood which can lead to heart and brain issues, bone weakness, and kidney stones.
  • Let the medical officer prescribing the medication know of any medicine you are taking or have been taking before taking Dovonex.
  • Dovonex comprises of soft flammable paraffin. Avoid smoking or getting too close to flames while you use it.
  • Since Dovonex applies synthetic vitamin D, ensure that you avoid exposing yourself to sunlight excessively for treated areas of skin.

Directions

They may task you with using it once or two times a day on the affected area of the skin. Remember not to use it on your your scalp, face, or your breasts if you’re breastfeeding or are pregnant.

Ingredients

  • The active ingredient: Calcipotriol, contained at 50 micrograms per gram.
  • The inactive ingredients: Disodium edetate, disodium phosphate dihydrate, all-rac-?-tocopherol, liquid paraffin, macrogol (2) stearyl ether, propylene glycol, white soft paraffin.

Side Effects

Dovonex Ointment has no side effects in most cases. But if they occur, they are mild and are no cause for any worry. The side effects include:

  • Itching
  • Pain
  • Skin irritation
  • Allergic reaction
  • Experience a decreased appetite
  • Elevated thirst
  • Serious pain in your muscles or stomach
Seek medical advise if these side effects persist.