Dervit-B Ointment 30g / 50mcg / 0.5mg

About Dervit-B Ointment 30g / 50mcg / 0.5mg

Dervit-B Ointment 30g / 50mcg / 0.5mg Uses

• Chronic plaque psoriasis in adults
• Stable, mild to moderate plaque psoriasis on the body
• Scalp psoriasis in select cases as directed by a dermatologist

Dervit-B Ointment 30g / 50mcg / 0.5mg Benefits

• Reduces skin scaling, redness and thickness of psoriasis plaques
• Combines two actions in one tube for faster symptom control
• Once daily use improves adherence compared to separate products
• Helps calm itching and irritation linked to psoriasis flares

What Experts Say

Dermatologists often combine a vitamin D analogue with a corticosteroid because the two ingredients work through different pathways. Calcipotriol slows the rapid skin cell turnover seen in psoriasis, while betamethasone dipropionate calms the inflammation that drives redness and swelling in plaques.

This pairing tends to control plaques faster than either ingredient used alone, and the steroid component may reduce the local irritation that calcipotriol can sometimes cause on its own. Doctors usually limit continuous daily use to short defined courses, since prolonged or extensive application raises the risk of skin thinning and disturbed calcium balance.

Regular follow up is advised for anyone using this ointment over large body areas or for more than a few weeks at a time. Blood calcium levels may be checked if a wide surface area is treated for an extended period, and planned treatment breaks are built into most prescribing schedules for this class of combination.

Drug Class

• Vitamin D analogue plus topical corticosteroid combination

Dervit-B Ointment 30g / 50mcg / 0.5mg formula

• Calcipotriol + Betamethasone Dipropionate

Available forms

• Ointment

How to use Dervit-B Ointment 30g / 50mcg / 0.5mg?

• Wash hands before and after applying the ointment.
• Apply a thin layer to the affected skin once daily, or as directed by your doctor.
• Gently rub the ointment in until it is absorbed, without heavy massaging.
• Avoid applying on the face, groin, underarms or open wounds.
• Do not cover treated skin with airtight dressings unless advised by your doctor.
• Use for the duration prescribed and avoid continuous long term daily use.

Drug Interactions

• Other Vitamin D Products: Avoid combining with other calcipotriol or vitamin D based topicals to prevent excess calcium absorption.
• Other Topical Steroids: Do not apply another corticosteroid cream on the same area at the same time.
• Calcium Or Vitamin D Supplements: Discuss with your doctor if taking oral calcium or vitamin D, since combined use may raise calcium levels further.

Risks and warnings

• Hypercalcemia: Excessive or prolonged use over large areas can raise blood calcium levels.
• Skin Thinning: Long term steroid use may thin the skin, especially on delicate areas.
• Not For Face Or Groin: These areas are more sensitive to steroid side effects and should be avoided.
• Not For Long Term Continuous Use: Treatment should be limited to short defined courses under medical supervision.
• Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: Use only if clearly advised by a doctor, since safety data is limited.
• Kidney Or Liver Disease: Inform your doctor before use if you have these conditions.

Dervit-B Ointment 30g / 50mcg / 0.5mg Side Effects

• Skin irritation, burning or stinging at the application site
• Itching and dryness of treated skin
• Redness from widening of small blood vessels
• Increased skin sensitivity to sunlight
• Temporary worsening of psoriasis in rare cases
• Skin thinning with prolonged or extensive use
• Raised blood calcium levels with excessive long term use

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place.
• Keep the tube tightly closed after each use.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Discard the tube after the printed expiry date.