CLOVATE 0.05% ointment 25 g.

WHAT CLOVATE 0.05% ointment AND WHAT IT IS USED
CLOVATE 0.05% ointment contains the active substance clobetasol.
Clobetasol-inflammatory agent is a corticosteroid. When applied topically, reduces inflammation of the skin and its manifestations such as redness, swelling, itching, and allergic skin reactions.
Clobetasol be used to treat skin diseases, which respond to topical application of corticosteroids and not complicated by bacterial infection.
Clobetasol ointment can be applied to:
atopic eczema;
formation of greasy scaly patches (seborrheic dermatitis)
rough itchy skin (lichen);
psoriasis;
inflammation due to contact with allergens (allergic contact dermatitis);
skin manifestations of the disease called lupus erythematosus;
redness of the skin with bubbles (erythema multiforme).

2. BEFORE YOU USE CLOVATE 0.05% ointment
if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substance or to any of the ingredients of CLOVATE 0.05% ointment or other glucocorticoids;
for fungal diseases of the skin;
viral skin diseases such as measles, herpes, and others;
acne and rosacea;
in children aged under 12 years.
Take special care with CLOVATE 0.05% ointment
With continued use frequency of adverse reactions may be increased and efficiency to decrease.
In case of infection at the site of application should be given additional antibacterial or antifungal treatment or use of Kloveyt ointment cease to cure her.
The medicinal product must be applied on the skin because of the risk of skin irritation around the mouth (perioral dermatitis) or a permanent expansion of small blood vessels in the skin or mucous membranes (telangiectasia).
Due to the risk of increased absorption ointment can be applied in the armpits and groin only when absolutely necessary.
Do not put a bandage that is not permeable to air because of the possibility of thinning of the skin, appearance of stretch marks and new infection.
The product should be administered with caution on weakened skin, especially in the elderly.
Using other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
During treatment should not be vaccinated against measles or hold other immunizations.

Pregnancy and lactation
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
CLOVATE 0.05% ointment is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.

Driving and using machines
Medicinal product not limited psychomotor skills, the ability to drive and use machines.

Important information about some of the ingredients of CLOVATE 0.05% ointment
It contains propylene glycol which may cause skin irritation.

3. HOW TO USE CLOVATE 0.05% MAZ
Always use CLOVATE 0.05% ointment exactly as you have been told by your doctor. If you're not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Usually a small amount of ointment rubbed gently on the affected skin area 1-2 times a day. The ointment should be applied under occlusive (air-tight) dressing.

Duration of treatment:
Treatment should not last more than two weeks without a break.

If you use more than the amount CLOVATE 0.05% ointment
Apply only determined by your doctor doses CLOVATE ointment. If you use a higher dose CLOVATE ointment or for a longer period than prescribed, tell your doctor.

If you forget to use CLOVATE 0.05% ointment
If you forget to apply the ointment CLOVATE in due time, apply the ointment as soon as you find it, then go in the prescribed schedule.

If you stop using Kloveyt 0.05% ointment
Your doctor will advise you when and how to stop treatment Kloveyt ointment.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, CLOVATE 0.05% ointment can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

You may experience the following problems:
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: acne, small punctate hemorrhages (purpura), thinning of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, burning sensation, itching, irritation, rash, formation of stretch marks, expansion of small blood vessels in the skin or mucous membranes (telangiectasia) dry skin, hypertrichosis (abnormal hair) or hair loss, depigmentation or discoloration of the skin, purulent inflammation of hair follicles (folliculitis), skin irritation around the mouth (perioral dermatitis), secondary infection, generalized pustular psoriasis.
Sometimes it can occur urticaria, maculopapular rash or exacerbation of existing skin lesions.

Eye disorders: after application to the skin of the eyelids sometimes might develop glaucoma or cataracts.

Endocrine disorders: dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, Cushing's syndrome, inhibition of growth and development in children, edema, hypertension, hyperglycemia, glycosuria (presence of glucose in the urine), reduced immunity. These violations occur mainly during prolonged application, treatment of extensive areas of skin under occlusion in children.

If any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO STORE CLOVATE 0.05% MAZ
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not store above 25 ° C.
Do not use CLOVATE 0.05% ointment after the expiry date stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What CLOVATE 0.05% ointment
The active substance is klobetazolov propionate. 1 g of ointment contains 0.5 mg klobetazolov propionate.
The other ingredients are: propylene glycol, sorbitan sesquioleate, white soft paraffin.

Looks CLOVATE 0.05% ointment and contents of the pack
CLOVATE 0.05% ointment is white translucent ointment.
Aluminum tube containing 25 g of ointment. Each tube is inserted together with patient information in a cardboard box.