Posted , 2 users are following.
I have read that some doctors and patients do better with the name brand Temovate. Any thoughts on that?
The problem is that my insurance will pay for the generic ointment ($8) but not the Temovate. I can get that for $200/month. Is it worth trying?
0 likes, 2 replies
We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.
jj2013B
Posted
I went ahead and ordered $300 Temovate. Christ. Will report if there is any difference from generic.
Wee_Dugie jj2013B
Posted
In the UK the most common brand name of Clobetasol is Dermovate, the other one I have tried is ClobaDerm, Dermovate is manufactured by Glaxo Wellcome in the UK itself.
I do prefer the Dermovate over the ClobaDerm - my guess would be the difference is in the quality of the ingredients that make up the ointment - and just to repeat, it should always be ointment versions to treat anogenital LS rather than cream versions. LS can infect other areas of the body, such as portions of the back, inner-arms and lower breasts where Sebaceous glands do not exist (at least this is my understanding).
In terms of quality of product I would again guess it may have to do with what the active ingredients are suspended in, in that, the higher the quality of this means that it will interfere less with the beneficial impact of the ointment and less likely to cause irritation - but there again, I am no Bio-Chemist or Dermatologist ......