Indications - Calcipotriol cream & ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of chronic stable plaque type psoriasis vulgaris in adult patients.
Dosage & Administration - Calcipotriol cream & ointment should be applied topically to the affected area twice daily (i.e. in the morning and in the evening). Less frequent application may be indicated after the initial period of treatment. After satisfactory improvement has occurred, treatment should be discontinued. If recurrence takes place after discontinuation, the treatment may be reinstituted. Experience is lacking in the use of calcipotriol for periods longer than 1 year. The maximum recommended weekly dose of calcipotriol cream is 100 gm/week.
Side Effects - Photosensitivity reactions, skin discolouration, bullous eruption, skin exfoliation, contact dermatitis and allergic reactions have been reported with topical calcipotriol therapy.
Contraindications - Photosensitivity reactions, skin discolouration, bullous eruption, skin exfoliation, contact dermatitis and allergic reactions have been reported with topical calcipotriol therapy.
Others - Pregnancy & Lactation Safety for use in pregnancy has not been established. Therefore calcipotriol should not be used during pregnancy unless benefits clearly outweigh the risks. It is not known whether calcipotriol is excreted in breast milk, therefore, the drug should be used during lactation only if the benefits clearly outweigh the risks. Calcipotriol should not be applied to the chest area during breast feeding to avoid possible ingestion by infants.
Planex Ointment
- Brand Name - Planex Ointment
- Generic Name - Calcipotriol
- Doges From - Ointment
- Strength - 0.005%
- Pack Size - 10 gm
- Manufacture - Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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