Description: Calcipotriol is a synthetic derivative of calcitriol, a form of vitamin D, which is a vitamin essential for healthy skin
Description: Calcipotriol is a synthetic derivative of calcitriol, a form of vitamin D, which is a vitamin essential for healthy skin
Calcipotriol is used to treat plaque psoriasis, the most common type of psoriasis in which red scaly patches (plaques) develop on your skin. The most common areas affected are over your elbows and knees, the scalp, and the lower part of your back. The patches may vary in size from time to time and can be itchy. Treatment for psoriasis aims to clear the plaques as much as possible.
Psoriasis is caused by cells in the outer layer of your skin multiplying faster than normal. This causes the older and dead skin cells to build up on the surface of your skin, causing the scaly patches. Calcipotriol works by slowing this overproduction of skin cells, which eases the inflamed, scaly areas.
Calcipotriol should be used with caution:
It should not be used:
If any of these persist or you consider them severe then stop taking calcipotriol and inform your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible.
Precautions
To make sure that this is the right treatment for you, before you start using calcipotriol it is important that your doctor knows:
Interactions
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking including prescription medicines and medicines you have bought over the counter without a prescription. Tell your doctor if you are taking vitamins or complementary remedies such as herbal products, as these can also interact with medicines.
Excessive use of calcipotriol may cause high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia). These return to normal levels when you stop using calcipotriol. If overdose is suspected, bring the victim to the hospital immediately.
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