Covate-C Ointment

Covate-C Ointment is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that are used to treat psoriasis. It provides relief from redness, itching, and swelling. It removes the dead skin cells and helps in softening the skin.

Covate-C Ointment should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. It is for external use only.

Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies to this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include itching and rashes at the application site. If these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from any other disease. This medicine is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.

• Psoriasis

Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin problem in which skin cells build up and form scales and dry patches which are itchy and painful. Applying Covate-C Ointment helps manage psoriasis symptoms like itching, pain, redness, swelling, or irritation. It also moisturizes the skin and makes it soft and smooth. Clean and dry the affected area before applying Covate-C Ointment. Use it at least 2-3 times a day or as prescribed. You may see a change in your skin appearance after few weeks.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Severe side effects of Sorikare

• Itching
• Skin lesion
• Dryness
• Burning sensation
• Stretch marks
• Skin atrophy
• Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
• Hair follicle inflammation
• Hypopigmentation
• Allergic contact dermatitis
• Rosacea
• Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression
• Increased calcium level in blood

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

Covate-C Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Calcipotriol and Clobetasol which treat psoriasis. Calcipotriol is a form of vitamin D. It works by reducing the overproduction of skin cells that may build up and form scales on the skin. Clobetasol is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.

• Covate-C Ointment is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort associated with psoriasis.
• It is advisable to apply it once a day. For best effect, leave it on during the day if you have applied it in the morning, or overnight if you have used it in the evening.
• Apply to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
• Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
• If you are using a moisturizer along with this preparation, apply the moisturizer first. Then wait 10-15 minutes before applying Covate-C Ointment.
• Do not apply it on open wounds and cuts.
• Your skin may become more sensitive to sunlight than normal while you are using Covate-C Ointment. Try to avoid sitting out in the sun and do not use sunbeds.
• Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after 2 weeks of treatment.

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