Can Eumovate ointment be bought over the counter?

Yes, you can buy small packs of Eumovate cream from pharmacies or supermarkets without a prescription, to treat some skin conditions, like heat rash. If you need to use Eumovate cream for longer than 7 days, you can get it on prescription from your doctor who will also supervise your treatment over time.

What is Eumovate cream used for UK?

EUMOVATE is used to treat eczema and dermatitis. It can help you to control patches of dry, red, itchy, flaky or inflamed skin caused by eczema and dermatitis. EUMOVATE contains clobetasone butyrate. Clobetasone butyrate is a topical corticosteroid.

What is Eumovate ointment cream used for?

Eumovate Eczema & Dermatitis Cream is suitable for the short-term treatment and control of patches of eczema and dermatitis including atopic eczema and primary irritant and allergic dermatitis. This product is suitable for use in adults and children aged 12 years or older.

What is the difference between Eumovate ointment and Eumovate cream?

The difference between the two products is that the ointment contains ingredients that make it a thicker, greasier formula than the cream. It is therefore recommended that: Eumovate cream is used for areas of moist or weeping skin. Eumovate ointment is used for areas of dry, flakey or scaly skin.

Is Eumovate cream stronger than hydrocortisone?

Eumovate is a moderately potent steroid with less potential for adverse effects such as systemic absorption and skin thinning than the potent steroids, but a slightly higher potential than hydrocortisone 1%.

How long can you use Eumovate for?

Only use EUMOVATE Cream for as long as your doctor recommends. This medicine should not be used every day for more than 4 weeks at a time. Using corticosteroids on the skin continuously over many weeks or months can cause skin thinning and permanent skin damage.

Can Eumovate be used on broken skin?

Who shouldn’t use Eumovate? Don’t apply the cream to broken skin or open wounds, or areas of skin affected by any of the following conditions: Viral skin infections, such as chickenpox, shingles, cold sores or herpes simplex. Bacterial skin infections, such as impetigo.

Can I use Eumovate on my hands?

Don’t apply it to the face unless instructed to by your doctor. Take care to avoid getting the cream or ointment in your eyes, mouth, nose or genital area. Rinse with cold water if accidental contact occurs. Wash your hands thoroughly after applying the cream or ointment, unless the hands are the area being treated.