Eumovate Cream & Ointment
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Eumovate Cream & Ointment
Monday, 29 Apr 2024
Medication features
EUMOVATE Contains a mild active ingredient known as Clobetasone Butyrate, which is highly effective in treating eczema and dermatitis.
- It's a topical corticosteroid
- Available in cream or ointment
- Treats a variety of skin types and skin problems
- Used to clear flare-ups
- Breaks the itching cycle
- Suitable foe 12+
- PIL
Registered UK Pharmacy Number: 1039428
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Overview
NOTE: After selecting this product, you will need to complete a short assessment, so we can make sure this medication is suitable for you.
Eumovate cream and ointment is a prescribed-only steroid medication, primarily used to treat severe forms of inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.
Eumovate treatment provides quick relief from redness, itchiness, and swelling and it is used once or twice daily by applying directly on the affected areas.
What is Eumovate?
Eumovate cream and ointment contain an active ingredient known as Clobetasone butyrate 0.05%. It helps treat certain skin conditions such as contact dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis.
Eumovate is best in reducing inflammation and relieving symptoms such as redness, and itching associated with skin conditions
How does Eumovate cream/ointment work?
When your skin is exposed to an allergen, your immune system responds by releasing inflammatory chemicals that trigger your blood vessels to widen which causes itching, swelling, and discomfort.
When you apply Eumovate cream or ointment, the active ingredient clobetasone is absorbed in the skin cells. It stops the release of large quantities of inflammatory chemicals released by the immune system.
This reduces swelling, itching, redness, and further scratching.
How to apply Eumovate cream/ointment?
- Wash your hands before applying Eumovate to the area of treatment
- Gently apply a thin layer of Eumovate on the affected area and rub it gently until it is fully absorbed
- Clean your hands after applying the medicine
- Apply 1 or 2 times a day as instructed by your doctor.
Dos and don’ts of applying Eumovate cream/ointment.
⚠️ Avoid using Eumovate cream and ointment on naked or infected areas of your skin
⚠️ Avoid using Eumovate on your facial skin
⚠️ If you accidentally apply the medicine to your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with lots of cold water
⚠️ Avoid using tight bandages to cover the area of treatment. Tight dressing increases the amount of Eumovate absorbed therefore increasing side effects.
⚠️ Stop the treatment if the area of treatment gets infected after treating it with Eumovate cream
❌ DO NOT Eumovate around naked flames
❌ Do not apply the medicine to children under the age of 1
❌ Do not use Eumovate cream or ointment longer than the recommended time
❌ Do not use Eumovate if you are allergic to Eumovate ingredients.
❌ Do Not use Eumovate if you have the following skin areas.
- Acne
- Chickenpox
- Ringworms
- Itchy skin
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Bacteria infection
- Perioral Dermatitis
Eumovate alternatives.
- Eumovate or hydrocortisone
The 2 creams belong to the corticosteroid group of medicines and are used to treat inflammation. Eumovate is a strong steroid cream compared to hydrocortisone cream which is a mild treatment used to treat eczema and Dermatitis for the first time. The doctor can recommend you Eumovate cream if your symptoms are stronger.
- Eumovate or Betnovate
Betnovate cream and ointment are effective within 24 hours compared to Eumovate which is effective after weeks or a few days. Betnovate cream is slightly stronger than Eumovate cream. Betnovate is recommended for adults 18 years and above due to its strong reaction.
Difference between Eumovate cream and Eumovate Ointment
| Eumovate Cream | Eumovate Ointment |
| Used to treat moist and weeping skin | Used to treat dry, flakey, or scaly skin |
| Made with thin, watery ingredients | Made with greasy and thicker ingredients |
Reviewed By
| Name | Mr Suhail Jamil |
| Role | Superintendent Pharmacist |
| GPhc Number | 2069518 |
Directions
How to store and dispose of Eumovate cream.
Eumovate cream should be stored in temperatures below 25 degrees Celsius.
Store out of children's reach, and follow your pharmacist's instructions on disposing of Eumovates medicines that you don't use.
Dosage
Fingertip units for adults.
Skin area of treatment | Fingertip units used |
| Face | 2 ½ fingertip units |
| Back of the neck | 7 fingertip units |
| The front part of the neck | 7 fingertip units |
| One arm | 3 fingertips |
| One leg | 6 fingertip units |
| One foot | 2 fingertip units |
| Both sides of one hand | 1 fingertip units |
Fingertip units for children.
| Age | Leg and foot skin area | Arm and hand skin area | Face and neck skin area | Front skin area | Back including buttocks skin area |
| 3-6 months | 1 ½ fingertip units | 1 fingertip units | 1 fingertip units | 1 fingertip units | 1 ½ fingertip units |
| 1-2 years | 2 fingertip units | 1 ½ fingertip units | 1 ½ fingertip units | 2 fingertip units | 3 fingertip units |
| 3-5 years | 3 fingertip units | 2 fingertip units | 1 ½ fingertip units | 3 fingertip units | 3 ½ fingertip units |
| 6-10 years | 4 ½ fingertip units | 2 ½ fingertip units | 2 fingertip units | 3 ½ fingertip units | 5 fingertip units |
FAQ
Can Eumovate treat insect bites?
Eumovate helps in reducing swelling, redness, and itching when you have had an insect bite.
Can steroids thin your skin permanently?
The use of large quantities of steroids for a long time can thin your skin and cause permanent stretch marks.
Can Eumovate treat spots?
Eumovate can make acne spots worse.
How long does it take for Eumovate cream to work?
Eumovate cream takes a few days to work, however, if you have skin conditions such as Eczema it might take approximately 7 days. If symptoms persist seek medical advice.
How strong is Eumovate cream?
Eumovate is a moderately potent topical steroid with 0.05% clobetasone and treats persistent skin conditions compared to 1% hydrocortisone cream.
How often can you use Eumovate cream?
After applying the medicine you can wait for 8-12 hours before it again.
Can you buy Eumovate cream over the counter?
You can buy Eumovate cream and ointment from pharmacies to treat skin conditions. Ashcroft Pharmacy has a qualified pharmacist who can prescribe the right quantities of Eumovate cream and deliver in less than 24 hours.
Can you use Eumovate cream while pregnant?
When you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or nursing your child you should consult your doctor before using Eumovate cream or ointment.
Can you use Eumovate on your face?
Naturally, your face has a thin skin, using steroids on your face may bruise and damage your skin. Only use Eumovate when recommended by your healthcare provider.
Side Effects
Side Effects of Eumovate Cream
Eumovate cream and ointment react differently to everyone, some experience serious or mild or no side effects at all. Contact your pharmacist if you experience persistent side effects. Side effects include:
Rare side effects.
- Redness of the skin
- Itchy bumpy skin
- Skin thinning
- Increased hair growth
- Changes in skin color
- Glaucoma
- High weight gain
- Increased skin infections
- Thin and weak bones
- Increased high blood pressure
- Increased blood sugar levels
Other side effects.
They are side effects that occur after using Eumovate cream or ointment but have not been scientifically proven.
- Blurred vision
- Steroid withdrawal reaction
Delivery
Once your order has been approved by our UK medical team it will be dispatched via Royal mail. All orders are sent using a tracked and signed for service.
Royal Mail 48 | £3.49
Estimated delivery within 2-3 working days. Excludes bank holidays. Not a guaranteed service.
Free delivery on orders over £50.
RM 24 (Next working day) | £4.99
Estimated delivery within 1 working day. Excludes bank holidays. Not a guaranteed service.
