Dovobet

A brand name for CALCIPOTRIOL with BETAMETHASONE.

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These medicines are for psoriasis (Dovobet Gel), asthma (Seretide Evohaler 250mcg), asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (DuoResp Spiromax 160mcg/4.5mcg Inhaler) and COPD only (Incruse Ellipta 55mcg Inhaler and Spiriva 18mcg Inhalation Powder Capsules).

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After many years of using topical steroids (eg Dovobet), which do work for some people, my skin is noticeably better.

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In addition, they were randomized to topical calcipotriol/betamethasone (Taclonex, Dovobet, Daivobet) or placebo applied once daily during the first 4 weeks, then on an as-needed basis.

Topical may boost adalimumab effect in psoriasis

One such treatment is a new combination of a topical corticosteroid and a vitamin D-based drug called Dovobet.

We may finally be starting to win the battle against psoriasis; Psoriasis affects 60,000 people in Wales. But what is it and how can sufferers find relief? Dermatologist Dr Alun Evans explains

These include coal-tar preparations Dithranol, Calcipotriol, Tazarotene and steroid creams, or combinations such as Dovobet.

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In Europe and Canada, where it has been available as Dovobet or Daivobet for several years, it has rapidly grabbed market share.

New psoriasis drugs may boost compliance

But now Dublin-based LEO Laboratories have invented Dovobet, a clear cream which only has to be applied once a day.

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It contains calcipotriol and a steroid, so ask your doctor if he thinks Dovobet is for you.

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The product, a combination of betamethasone dipropionate 0.064% and calcipotriene 0.005%, has been available in Europe as Daivobet since 2001 and in Canada as Dovobet since 2002, and will be marketed in the United States by Warner Chilcott and LEO Pharma.

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As well as reaching the co-promotion agreement, Galen will enter into a development arrangement with LEO Pharma to develop Dovobet, a combination product for the US.

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Dovobet combines calcipotriol (a vitamin D supplement) and betamethasone dipropionate (a corticosteroid) which have been widely used separately to treat psoriasis.

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