What is Eumovate?

Eumovate is a cream and an ointment used for the relief of skin itching and inflammation associated with various skin conditions, which include the following:

• Atopic eczema
• Irritant contact dermatitis
• Allergic contact dermatitis
• Seborrhoeic dermatitis
• Photodermatitis
• Intertrigo
• Otitis externa
• Prorigo nodularis
• Nappy rash
• Psoriasis
• Reactions to insect stings and bites

Eumovate may be prescribed as a maintenance treatment for the prevention of eczema flare-ups after they have controlled with the use of a strong steroid cream.

How does Eumovate work?

Eumovate cream and ointment have the same active ingredient – clobetasone butyrate 0.05%, a moderate topical corticosteroid used to reduce skin inflammation.

Skin inflammation occurs when irritation of the skin or an allergic reaction of the skin causes various substances to be released in the skin to make the blood vessels widen, resulting in an irritated area that becomes swollen, red, itchy, and painful.

Clobetasone acts inside the skin cells, stopping the release of the inflammatory substances. This results in the reduction of the swelling, itching, and redness, and helps in the prevention of scratching that will further irritate the skin.

Eumovate ointment has more grease than the cream, making it more suitable for scaly and very dry areas of the skin. Eumovate cream is best used for the treatment of weepy or moist skin.

What are the benefits of using Eumovate?

Clobetasone butyrate is the active ingredient of Eumovate cream and ointment. Eumovate works inside the skin cells, which effectively stops the release of the inflammatory substances that cause skin itching, redness, or swelling.

The use of Eumovate cream and ointment provides relief to the different skin conditions being treated.