DERMOVATE SCALP APPLICATION 0.05% W/W [SIN04499P]

Product Info

DERMOVATE SCALP APPLICATION 0.05% W/W

[SIN04499P]

Indications

Steroid responsive dermatoses of the scalp such as:

• Psoriasis

• Recalcitrant eczemas

Dosage and Administration

Pharmaceutical form: Scalp Application

Apply sparingly to the scalp night and morning until improvement occurs. As with other highly-active topical steroid preparations, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. Repeated short courses of DERMOVATE Scalp Application may be used to control exacerbations. If continuous steroid treatment is necessary, a less potent preparation should be used.

Avoid contact with the eyes. Hands should be washed after application.

Due to the flammable nature of DERMOVATE Scalp Application, patients should avoid smoking or being near an open flame during application and immediately after use.

Children

Children are more likely to develop local and systemic side effects of topical corticosteroids and, in general, require shorter courses and less potent agents than adults.

Care should be taken when using clobetasol propionate to ensure the amount applied is the minimum that provides therapeutic benefit.

Clobetasol propionate is contraindicated in children under 1 year of age.

Elderly

The greater frequency of decreased hepatic or renal function in the elderly may delay elimination if systemic absorption occurs. Therefore, the minimum quantity should be used for the shortest duration to achieve the desired clinical benefit.

Renal / Hepatic Impairment

In case of systemic absorption (when application is over a large surface area for a prolonged period) metabolism and elimination may be delayed therefore increasing the risk of systemic toxicity. Therefore, the minimum quantity should be used for the shortest duration to achieve the desired clinical benefit.

Contraindications

The following conditions should not be treated with DERMOVATE

• Hypersensitivity to clobetasol, or to any of the excipients in the preparation

• Infections of the scalp

DERMOVATE is contraindicated in dermatoses in children under one year of age, including dermatitis.