Calcipotriol

Indications
 Topical/Cutaneous
Mild to moderate plaque psoriasis
Adult: Apply 0.005% cream/ointment once or twice daily. Max: 100 g/wk.
Child: Apply 0.005% cream/ointment 2 times daily. Max: >12 yr: 75 g/wk; 6-12 yr: 50 g/week.
Max Dosage:
Topical/Cutaneous
Scalp psoriasis
Adult: 0.005% soln once or twice daily. Max: 60 mL per wk.
Contraindications
 Hypersensitivity.
Warnings / Precautions
 Not to be applied on the face; pregnancy and lactation.
Adverse Reactions
 Skin irritation, erythema, scaling; hypercalcemia w/ high doses.
Mechanism of Actions
 Calcipotriol is a derivative of vitamin D3. It has the property of inducing differentiation and suppression of keratinocytes.
ATC Classification
 D05AX02 - calcipotriol ; Belongs to the class of other antipsoriatics for topical use.
Available As
  • Calcipotriol 0.0005% w/w
  • Calcipotriol 0.005% w/v
  • Calcipotriol 0.005% w/w
  • Calcipotriol 50 mcg

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