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The active ingredient in is calcipotriol. Calcipotriol Ointment belongs to a class of medications known as anti-psoriatics. It's a kind of vitamin D. Vitamin D regulates the growth of skin cells.
This medicine is for the treatment of Psoriasis treatment in adults. Psoriasis can develop when the cells in your skin overgrow. Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes raised red spots and silvery scaly regions. The scaly patches are dead skin cells that would ordinarily peel off your skin unnoticed. Calcipotriol works by lowering the number of skin cells produced. This means your skin symptoms will improve as well.
Calcipotriol Ointment is the cheaper, generic version of Dovonex Ointment.
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How to use Calcipotriol Ointment 50mcg 120g
How to Apply Ointment
Apply the ointment to the psoriasis-affected regions of your skin. You can apply the ointment directly to your skin or dab it on your finger first.
Apply the ointment thickly (but do not exceed the suggested amount), then gently rub it in to cover the psoriasis.
After using the ointment, always wash your hands. If you're using it to treat your hands, only wash the unaffected skin.
If you're using other medications or moisturisers on the same area of skin, wait 30 minutes between applications to allow them to be absorbed and to avoid their mingling on the skin.
Side effects of Calcipotriol Ointment 50mcg 120g
Calcipotriol, like all medications, can have negative effects in some people, although not everyone experiences them.
Common side effects
One in every ten persons experiences these common calcipotriol side effects:
- Irritation of the skin, such as redness, swelling, itching, or dryness
- Your psoriasis worsens
- a burning or stinging sensation
Continue to take the medication, but consult your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects worry you or do not go away.
