Description
Dermovate is GSK’s brand of clobetasol propionate 0.05% w/w, available as a cream and an ointment. It is a very potent topical corticosteroid, used for short courses on inflammatory skin conditions that have not improved with less potent steroids.
Product details
| Brand | Dermovate |
| Generic name | Clobetasol propionate |
| Strength | 0.05% w/w |
| Dosage forms | Cream; Ointment |
| Pack sizes | Cream and ointment tubes (pack size on request) |
| Brand owner | GSK |
| Therapeutic class | Topical corticosteroid, very potent |
| Prescription status | Prescription-only medicine |
| Storage | As stated on the pack |
What Dermovate is used for
According to its prescribing information, Dermovate is used in adults and children over one year for the short-term treatment of steroid-responsive skin conditions that have not responded to less potent corticosteroids, including:
- Psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis)
- Recalcitrant (resistant) eczema and dermatitis
- Lichen planus
- Discoid lupus erythematosus
- Other inflammatory skin conditions that do not respond to milder steroids
Cream or ointment?
The cream is generally chosen for moist or weeping skin, and the ointment for dry, thickened or scaly skin. The prescriber decides which form suits the patient.
How it works
Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid. Applied to the skin, it reduces inflammation, redness and itching by calming the local immune response.
Important safety information
- Use only as prescribed by a doctor, for the shortest time needed.
- Not for use on rosacea, acne, perioral dermatitis, or untreated skin infections (bacterial, fungal or viral, such as cold sores or chickenpox).
- Not for children under one year of age.
- Take extra care on the face and thin skin, and keep away from the eyes.
- Long-term use, large areas, or covering the skin with dressings increases the risk of side effects such as skin thinning and absorption into the body.
- Read the patient leaflet in the pack and speak to a doctor or pharmacist with any questions.
Export supply for trade buyers
Visions Enterprises supplies genuine Dermovate cream and ointment to importers, distributors, pharmacies, hospitals and NGOs outside Pakistan.
- Minimum order: on request
- Lead time: confirmed with each quote
- Documents: shared with the quote on request
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dermovate cream used for?
Dermovate is used for short courses on stubborn inflammatory skin conditions, such as psoriasis and resistant eczema, that have not improved with milder steroid creams. It must be prescribed by a doctor.
What is the active ingredient in Dermovate?
Clobetasol propionate 0.05% w/w, a very potent topical corticosteroid.
Who makes Dermovate?
Dermovate is a GSK brand.
Can Dermovate be used on the face?
Facial skin thins more easily, so Dermovate should only be used on the face if a doctor specifically advises it, and for a short time.
Does Visions Enterprises export Dermovate?
Yes. We supply trade buyers outside Pakistan. Send an inquiry with the pack size and quantity you need.
