Dovate Cream is a brand name for the drug clobetasol propionate, which is a corticosteroid used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is available in the form of cream, ointment, and scalp application. The cream contains 0.5 mg of clobetasol 17-propionate per gram of cream.
Positive aspects of Dovate Cream include its effectiveness in reducing redness and itching of the skin. In a study comparing Dovate Cream to the reference product Dermovate Cream, Dovate Cream was found to be bioequivalent to Dermovate Cream.
Negative aspects of Dovate Cream include potential side effects such as burning, itching, and dryness of the skin. Long-term use of corticosteroids can also lead to thinning of the skin and increased risk of infection.
The active ingredient in Dovate Cream is clobetasol propionate, and the nonmedicinal ingredients vary depending on the form of the medication. The cream contains cetyl alcohol, chlorocresol, citric acid, glyceryl monostearate, glyceryl stearate/PEG 100 stearate, propylene glycol, purified water, stearyl alcohol, sodium citrate, and white wax. The ointment contains propylene glycol, sorbitan sesquioleate, and white petrolatum. The scalp application contains carbomer 934P, isopropyl alcohol, purified water, and sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment.
