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Dovobet Gel combines calcipotriol, a vitamin D-like medicine, with the potent steroid betamethasone in one once-daily gel for scalp psoriasis and plaque psoriasis on the body. Prescribed online for adults, if suitable, by our GPhC-registered pharmacist prescribers.
Dovobet is not suitable for pustular, erythrodermic or exfoliative psoriasis, infected skin or calcium disorders. Call 999 or go to A&E if your skin quickly turns red and you develop white, pus-filled bumps that join together – you may also have a fast heartbeat, a high temperature, or feel hot, cold or shivery – or if you have swelling of the face, lips, mouth or throat or difficulty breathing. Contact a doctor straight away if you pass much more urine than usual, or have constipation or muscle weakness.
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18 years +
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2 bottles
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Dovobet Gel, made by LEO Pharma, contains two medicines: calcipotriol (50 micrograms per gram), a vitamin D-like medicine that slows the over-production of skin cells, and betamethasone (0.5mg per gram, as dipropionate), a potent steroid that calms inflammation. Combining them means one gel applied once a day.
It is licensed for adults to treat scalp psoriasis and mild to moderate plaque psoriasis on the body. In NICE guidance, a combined calcipotriol and steroid product is a recommended option when a potent steroid alone has not given enough control of scalp psoriasis, and one of the options for plaque psoriasis on the body.
Dovobet Gel is a prescription-only medicine. Our GPhC-registered pharmacist prescribers check that your psoriasis type, skin and health make it suitable – it is not used for pustular, erythrodermic or exfoliative psoriasis, on infected skin, or in people with calcium disorders.
Shake the bottle and apply once a day: usually 1 to 4g covers the scalp. Leave it on overnight or during the day, and do not wash your hair straight after applying. The usual course is 4 weeks for the scalp and 8 weeks for the body, using no more than 15g a day. Once opened, use the bottle within 6 months.
For a step-by-step guide to applying it, see how to use Dovobet Gel. Always read the leaflet in the pack.
| Active ingredients | Calcipotriol 50 micrograms/g + betamethasone 0.5mg/g (as dipropionate) |
| Type | Vitamin D analogue + potent steroid, combined |
| Made by | LEO Pharma |
| Pack | 60g bottle |
| How often | Once a day |
| Maximum | 15g a day; no more than 30% of the body |
| After opening | Use within 6 months; do not refrigerate |
| Licensed for | Adults – scalp psoriasis; mild to moderate plaque psoriasis on the body |
| Legal status | POM — Prescription Only Medicine |
Dovobet Gel is one of two calcipotriol-and-steroid combinations we supply. Enstilar Foam contains the same two medicines as a spray foam, and can also be used twice a week long term to help keep psoriasis under control.
For scalp psoriasis, a potent steroid on its own – such as Betacap, Betnovate Scalp Application or Elocon Scalp Lotion – is usually tried first for up to 4 weeks. If that is not enough, a different form of steroid or a treatment to soften thick, stuck-on scale, such as Cocois, may be tried. If the scalp is still not controlled, a combined product such as Dovobet Gel, used once a day for up to 4 weeks, is the next option.
If scalp psoriasis is still not controlled after that, a very potent steroid such as Dermovate Scalp Application or Etrivex Shampoo may be used for a short course in adults.
A 60g bottle of Dovobet Gel costs £69.99. The price includes the online consultation and the prescription. It is only supplied if our prescriber decides it is suitable for you.
Yes. Dovobet Gel is a prescription-only medicine in the UK and cannot be bought over the counter. Your GP can prescribe it, or you can complete our online consultation, which one of our GPhC-registered pharmacist prescribers reviews.
Yes, Dovobet Ointment is also available in the UK, but we supply Dovobet Gel. The gel is licensed for scalp psoriasis as well as plaque psoriasis on the body, whereas the ointment is licensed for plaque psoriasis on the body. Your prescriber will advise which form suits you.
It is licensed for adults to treat scalp psoriasis and mild to moderate plaque psoriasis on the body. It combines calcipotriol, which slows the build-up of skin cells, with betamethasone, a potent steroid that reduces redness and inflammation.
Both contain the same strengths of calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate and are used once a day during a flare. Dovobet Gel is a gel in a bottle; Enstilar is a spray foam. Enstilar can also be used twice a week as long-term maintenance to help keep psoriasis from coming back. Your prescriber can advise which suits you.
Shake the bottle, then apply a thin layer to the affected areas once a day and rub it in gently. On the scalp, comb out loose scales first; 1 to 4g (up to 1 teaspoon) is usually enough. Leave it on overnight or during the day, and do not wash it off straight away. Wash your hands afterwards.
Use no more than 15g a day, and do not treat more than 30% of your body. The usual course is 4 weeks for the scalp and 8 weeks for other areas. Your prescriber will tell you how long to use it and whether a repeat course is suitable.
When it is time to wash, apply a mild shampoo to your dry hair, especially where the gel was applied, and leave it for a couple of minutes before washing as usual. Do not wash your hair straight after applying the gel.
A further course may be possible, but only after a medical review and under regular medical supervision. Each new supply goes through a fresh consultation so your prescriber can check it is still right for you.
Itching is common, affecting up to 1 in 10 people. Uncommon side effects include burning, irritation, rash, dry skin, inflamed hair follicles, acne, skin infection, eye irritation and worsening psoriasis. White or grey hair can turn temporarily yellowish where it is applied. Contact a doctor straight away if you pass much more urine than usual, or have constipation or muscle weakness, which can be signs of high calcium.
Do not use it for pustular, erythrodermic or exfoliative psoriasis, if you have a calcium disorder, on infected, broken, thin or fragile skin, or if you are allergic to an ingredient. Do not use it on your face or genitals. It is not recommended for anyone under 18.
Ask your doctor or prescriber first. It should only be used in pregnancy if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk. If you are breastfeeding and it is prescribed, do not apply it to the breast area.
Apply once daily to affected area.
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