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Calcipotriol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Calcipotriol is used -
Common
Is the use of Calcipotriol safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Calcipotriol will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Calcipotriol safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Calcipotriol for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Calcipotriol on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Calcipotriol on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Calcipotriol on the Liver?
Use of Calcipotriol may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Calcipotriol on the Heart?
Side effects of Calcipotriol on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Calcipotriol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calcipotriol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Calcipotriol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Calcipotriol.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Calcipotriol will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Calcipotriol only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Calcipotriol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Calcipotriol
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Calcipotriol together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calcipotriol
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Calcipotriol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 891
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Dovonex® (calcipotriene)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sorilux (calcipotriene)