Eumovate Eczema & Dermatitis Cream (15g)

Product Summary

Eumovate cream is a topical application suitable for the short-term treatment and control of patches of eczema and dermatitis.

Benefits

• Contains Clobetasone butyrate 0.05%, a topical corticosteroid to control inflammation of the skin.
• Relieves itchy, red, dry skin.
• Reduces flare-ups and breaks the itch-scratch cycle of eczema & dermatitis.
• Also provides a moisturising action for your flare-up, which lasts up to 24 hours.
• Suitable for adults and children over 12 years.

Directions

Adults & children 12 years and over:

• Apply sparingly to the affected area(s) twice daily for up to seven days.
• If your skin does not improve or gets worse within a week, stop using Eumovate Eczema & Dermatitis Cream and see your doctor.
• Always read the enclosed leaflet.
• For external use only

Do not use Eumovate Eczema & Dermatitis Cream:

• if you have ever had a reaction to Eumovate Eczema & Dermatitis Cream or any of its ingredients
• if you are pregnant, may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding
• if you are using any other topical corticosteroids
• on children under 12
• on broken or infected skin e.g. cold sores, athletes foot, impetigo or thrush
• to treat psoriasis
• to treat acne.

In these cases, ask a pharmacist or doctor for advice.

The cream should NOT be used on the following areas:

• face
• genitals
• between the toes

Ingredients

• Active ingredients: Clobetasone butyrate 0.05% w/w.
• Other ingredients: Glycerol, Glycerol monostearate, Cetostearyl alcohol, Beeswax substitute 6621, Arlacel 165, Dimeticone 20, Chlorocresol, Sodium citrate, Citric acid monohydrate, Purified water

Warnings and Restrictions

Do not use if:

• the patient is under 12 years unless advised by a doctor
• treatment is required for more than seven days (consult your doctor in this case)
• you are using other topical corticosteroids, either prescribed or over the counter e.g. hydrocortisone

For topical use only

• This medicine is not to be used on acne.
• Do not use on broken skin or skin lesions caused by virus infection (e.g. herpes simplex, chickenpox), fungi (e.g. candidiasis, tinea) or bacteria (e.g. impetigo).
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• Please consult your pharmacist or doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant, likely to get pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Using other medicines

• Please consult your pharmacist or doctor if you are currently taking any other medicines, as this may cause an interaction.
• If you think you may be allergic to any of the ingredients contained in this medicine, please seek medical advice before taking.
• If you have any questions after you have bought this medication, please speak to your pharmacist.

Storage

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Do not store above 25°C.