Daivobet

BACKGROUND: Alopecia areata (AA) is a common non-scarring hair loss disorder that affects children and adults with a great psychological burden because of its recurrent and sometimes treatment-refractory nature. OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of topical calcineurin inhibitor, topical potent steroid combined with vitamin D analogue versus topical superpotent steroid in treatment of localized AA. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Sixty subjects with chronic (>1 year) localized (SALT score < 25%) AA, confirmed clinically and dermoscopically, were randomized into three groups...

INTRODUCTION: Nail psoriasis treatment is challenging due to difficult drug delivery and systemic therapy toxicities. Self-dissolvable microneedle patches embedded with corticosteroids offers a potentially rapid, minimally invasive drug delivery platform with good efficacy and minimal adverse side effects. METHODS: We conducted a 4-month prospective randomised controlled trial. Subjects with psoriatic nails were randomised to receive microneedle device delivered topical steroids on one hand and control treatment (topical Daivobet gel) on the other...

Background: The available treatments for refractory hyperkeratotic eczema are inadequate with frustrating results. We, therefore, incorporated Calcipotriol and Betamethasone Dipropionate (Daivobet® ), and Viaminate into the mainstay treatment to improve the clinical symptoms. The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Daivobet ® and Viaminate as a potential treatment alternative for refractory hyperkeratotic eczema. Patients and Methods: Between 2013 and 2015, 61 patients diagnosed with refractory hyperkeratotic eczema (RHE) who had shown inadequate response to conventional therapies were pooled from a single center...

Demonstration of similar microstructure is essential for demonstrating the equivalence of generic topical products since the microstructure of semisolids may affect the drug release. The objective of this study was to compare the microstructure-defining physical parameters of different batches of a reference ointment containing calcipotriol and betamethasone (Daivobet 50 µg/0.5 mg/g) in order to define the acceptance range that allows concluding equivalence between these batches. Being batches of the same reference product, they are expected to be clinically equivalent and possess similar microstructure...

Chronic hand eczema (CHE) is a common skin disorder with frequent relapses, and its treatment comprises a challenge due to its uncertain etiology. In particular, certain cases of CHE exhibiting severe keratinization have a very poor response to various treatments. The Daivobet ointment, a complex product comprising calcipotriol and betamethasone, has been successfully used for the treatment of patients with plaque-type psoriasis for ~10 years; however, there are few reports on the effect of the ointment on other skin disorders of abnormal keratinization, such as eczema...

AIM: The primary aim of present work was to develop effective combination drug therapy for topical treatment of psoriasis. METHODS: Betamethasone dipropionate and calcipotriol loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (CT-BD-SLNs) were prepared by hot melt high shear homogenization technique, which were then incorporated in Carbopol gel matrix. The anti-psoriatic potential was tested by sequential in vitro (skin permeation and dermal distribution, anti-proliferative effect in HaCaT cells) and in vivo (Draize patch irritation, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and anti-psoriatic mouse tail studies) experiments...

Treatment non-adherence is a general challenge and a complex problem. It is a key factor that impacts the 'real-life' effectiveness of topical treatments for chronic disorders, such as psoriasis. Here, we provide our expert opinion on the real-life effectiveness of topical psoriasis treatment, using the fixed combination gel (Daivobet(®) gel; calcipotriol plus betamethasone dipropionate) as a case study. The fixed combination gel is a first-line topical treatment for mild-to-moderate psoriasis, developed to be the gold-standard therapy for psoriasis patients...

BACKGROUND: The successful treatment of psoriasis depends not only on the efficacy of the medication but also on patientsí acceptance and adherence to the prescribed regimen. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In this non-interventional, prospective trial 579 patients with psoriasis were treated once daily with the fixed combination of calcipotriol 50 μg/g plus betamethasone 0.5 mg/g (Daivobet® Gel) for 4 weeks. Comparing the new medication to their previous treatment, patients assessed their quality of life by means of the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), reported their therapy- associated burden in daily life by the Psoriasis Disability Index (PDI) and assessed how easy the new medication was to employ...

Calcipotriene (calcipotriol)/betamethasone dipropionate (calcipotriene 50 μg/g and betamethasone 0.5 mg/g) is a fixed-dose combination of a vitamin D3 analog and a corticosteroid indicated for the once-daily, topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris of the trunk, limbs, and scalp in adults. Both the ointment (Daivobet®; Dovobet®) and gel (Xamiol®; Daivobet® Gel; Dovobet® Gel) formulations of calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate can be used to treat psoriasis vulgaris of the trunk and/or limbs, although the gel formulation was specifically developed for the treatment of scalp psoriasis...

Calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate (calcipotriol 50 μg/g and betamethasone 0.5 mg/g) is a fixed-dose combination of a vitamin D(3) analogue and a corticosteroid indicated for the once-daily, topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris of the trunk, limbs and scalp in adults. Both the ointment (Daivobet®; Dovobet®) and gel (Xamiol®; Daivobet® Gel; Dovobet® Gel) formulations of calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate can be used to treat psoriasis vulgaris of the trunk and/or limbs, although the gel formulation was specifically developed for the treatment of scalp psoriasis...

OBJECTIVE: To establish the efficacy and safety of once daily treatment of Daivobet®/Dovobet® gel in patients with psoriasis vulgaris, relative to tacalcitol ointment and the gel vehicle alone. METHODS: 458 patients with at least moderately severe disease were randomized in 3 treatment arms for an 8-week period. Treatment was investigator blinded, and treatment success was defined as patients with an Investigator's Global Assessment of 'clear' or 'almost clear' at week 8...

The two-compound ointment (Taclonex/Daivobet/Dovobet ointment) combining calcipotriene 50 microg/g and betamethasone 0.5 mg/g (as dipropionate) is very effective in the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris. There is a possibility that hypothalamo-pituitary-axis (HPA) suppression may occur if the potent corticosteroid component is absorbed to a sufficient extent. The effect of the two-compound ointment on HPA axis function was assessed in two studies. Study 1 was a four-week, double-blind study which compared the effects of the two-compound ointment with betamethasone 0...

The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of Daivobet and calcipotriol on clinical score and biomarker responses in a modified version of the Scholtz-Dumas psoriasis plaque assay. Furthermore, it was the aim to compare the effects of calcipotriol and betamethasone in the murine psoriasis xenograft model. Twenty four patients with psoriasis were treated topically once daily for three weeks, whereas the grafted mice were treated for four weeks. Clinical responses were scored twice weekly and biopsies were taken at the end of each study to analyse for skin biomarkers by histology and immunohistochemistry...

OBJECTIVE: The introduction of novel therapeutic options for psoriasis has raised managed care's interest in controlling costs associated with dermatological treatments. Prior authorization (PA) can be a successful way of managing costs. However, experience with topical treatments for acne suggests that PA may not be cost-effective. The role of managed care in dermatology and the potential impact of PA requirements for novel topical therapies for psoriasis are considered. METHODS: Using a model based on recent survey data, total annual cost estimates for a managed care organization to cover psoriasis treatment with a topical agent with or without PA requirements were calculated and compared...

Daivobet (Dovobet) is a fixed combination ointment of calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate. The real-life clinical use of calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate treatment was assessed in this multi-centre, single-group, non-interventional study. Patients with psoriasis vulgaris who had a recent calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate prescription prior to the study start evaluated their satisfaction with the treatment after a 4-week course and after repeated courses for up to 6 months. Of the 1224 patients enrolled, 81...

BACKGROUND: Psoriasis vulgaris is one of the most common dermatologic diseases in Germany with a prevalence of about 2%. Along with efficacy and safety, costs are an important criterion for selecting appropriate therapy for this chronic disease. The majority of the patients with mild to moderate psoriasis vulgaris can be successfully treated with topical therapy alone. The most important agents are vitamin D(3) analogs and corticosteroids either as single agents or in a fixed combination (Daivobet)...

29 patients with bounded forms of psoriasis (18-52 years old 19 men and 10 women since several months to 15 years suffering from the named illness) once in the morning were treated with Daivobet (ointment for external application). By the 10-14th day after treatment full regress of skin fine eruptions and significant reduction of large nidus and intensity of peeling were observed in 20 patients. PASI index decreased by 60%, that allow use Daivonex ointment (1-2-times a day. For strengthening the effect duration of treatment was about 4-6 weeks...

Psoriasis is one of the most common skin diseases. The mainstay of treatment for the vast majority of patients is topical therapy. A rising first-line treatment modality for psoriasis vulgaris is the two-compound ointment containing calcipotriol 50 mug/g plus betamethasone dipropionate 0.5 mg/g (Dovobet((R)), Daivobet((R)), Taclonex((R))), which combines a vitamin D analog and a corticosteroid. This innovative formulation preserves the activity and bioavailability of the two components and many clinical studies have demonstrated that it has a greater efficacy, tolerability, and a rapid onset of action compared with its individual ingredients or tacalcitol...

BACKGROUND: Psoriasis vulgaris requires lifelong treatment associated with considerable health cost. Studies showed that a combination of a steroid and a vitamin D(3) analogue is more effective than both compounds in monotherapy. OBJECTIVE: To determine the cost-effectiveness of a fix calcipotriol/betamethasone combination (Daivobet/Dovobet/Taclonex) compared to a morning/evening non-fix calcipotriol/betamethasone combination in psoriasis treatment. METHODS: A Markov model (discrete-time stochastic process based on transitions between health states) with 2 treatment arms (Daivobet/Dovobet/Taclonex vs...

Psoriasis is a common skin disease affecting 1%-3% of the world's population with significant impacts on quality of life. There is a great need for therapies that are efficacious and safe, not only for the short-term, but also for long-term management. Dovobet/ Daivobet/ Taclonex is a product combining two molecules, calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate, that may offer psoriatic patients with an option for maintenance therapy. The efficacy and safety of this combined formulation when used over a 4-week period is well documented...