Product Information
Dovonex (Calcipotriol) contains calcipotriol. Calcipotriol is a vitamin D derivative designed to control the excessive production of skin cells in areas affected by psoriasis and has proven benefits in the treatment of this condition.Dovonex Ointment/Cream/Scalp Lotion (Calcipotriol) has been developed as a smooth preparation, making it easy to use.
How Should I Use Dovonex Ointment/Cream/Scalp Lotion (Calcipotriol)?
1. Remove the cap and check that the aluminium seal is intact before first use. To break the seal, reverse the cap and pierce.
2. Dovonex Ointment/Cream/Scalp Lotion (Calcipotriol) should be applied to the areas of your skin affected by psoriasis and gently rubbed in. Wash your hands after using Dovonex Ointment/Cream/Scalp Lotion (Calcipotriol) to avoid inadvertent transfer to your face from other body parts. Your usual clothes may then be worn as Dovonex Ointment/Cream/Scalp Lotion (Calcipotriol) need not be specially covered. Do not worry if you accidently get some Dovonex Ointment/Cream/Scalp Lotion (Calcipotriol) on the surrounding normal skin but wash it off if it spreads too far.
Dovonex Ointment/Cream/Scalp Lotion (Calcipotriol) should not be used on the face as it may cause skin irritation. If Dovonex Ointment/Cream/Scalp Lotion (Calcipotriol) accidentally gets on your face, wash it off.
Dovonex Ointment/Cream/Scalp Lotion (Calcipotriol) is not recommended for use in infants under 2 years of age. Use beneath diapers has not been investigated and should be avoided as diapers may be occlusive.
Dovonex Ointment/Cream/Scalp Lotion (Calcipotriol) is usually used twice daily (morning and night) when first starting treatment. Most patients will begin to see an improvement within 2 weeks. Best results are seen within 6-8 weeks of using Dovonex Ointment/Cream/Scalp Lotion (Calcipotriol).
When satisfactory improvement has been achieved, application of Dovonex Ointment/Cream/Scalp Lotion (Calcipotriol) may be reduced to once daily in order to maintain control of psoriasis.
Keep Dovonex Ointment/Cream/Scalp Lotion (Calcipotriol) in a safe place where children cannot reach it.
Keep Dovonex Ointment/Cream/Scalp Lotion (Calcipotriol) out of reach of pets.
Dogs enjoy the taste of Dovonex Ointment/Cream/Scalp Lotion (Calcipotriol) but ingestion can be fatal to dogs. If your dog eats Dovonex Ointment/Cream/Scalp Lotion (Calcipotriol) contact a veterinarian immediately.
Storing Dovonex:
Dovonex Cream: Store Dovonex Cream at room temperature (15
