Dovonex Ointment

After entirely going through the Patient Information Leaflet before first applying Dovonex Ointment, it's important to take note of the below warnings:

• It's not safe to use Dovonex if you have kidney or liver problems.
• Before using this ointment, speak to your pharmacist if you are suffering from guttate, pustular psoriasis, exfoliative, or erythrodermic or if you are having ultraviolet (UV) light treatment for a skin condition.
• Dovonex can increase calcium levels in your blood which can lead to heart and brain issues, bone weakness, and kidney stones.
• Let the medical officer prescribing the medication know of any medicine you are taking or have been taking before taking Dovonex.
• Dovonex comprises of soft flammable paraffin. Avoid smoking or getting too close to flames while you use it.
• Since Dovonex applies synthetic vitamin D, ensure that you avoid exposing yourself to sunlight excessively for treated areas of skin.

The prescribing officer will provide you with a schedule for applying Dovonex. They may task you with using it once or two times a day on the affected area of the skin. Remember not to use it on your your scalp, face, or your breasts if you’re breastfeeding or are pregnant.

Dovonex is actively made up of calcipotriol, contained at 50 micrograms per gram. It also contains various inactive ingredients, including:

• disodium edetate,
• disodium phosphate dihydrate,
• all-rac-?-tocopherol,
• liquid paraffin,
• macrogol (2) stearyl ether,
• propylene glycol
• white soft paraffin.

Dovonex Ointment has no side effects in most cases. But if they occur, they are mild and are no cause for any worry. The side effects include:

• itching,
• pain,
• skin irritation

• allergic reaction,
• experience a decreased appetite
• elevated thirst,
• serious pain in your muscles or stomach