Calcipotriol Topical

Uses of Calcipotriol Topical

Calcipotriol is a topical treatment for psoriasis vulgaris. Topical Calcipotriol belongs to a class of medications known as anti-psoriatics. It is a topical preparation of Vitamin D derivative calcipotriol, which regulates the growth of skin cells. Psoriasis can develop when the cells in your skin overgrow. Psoriasis is a skin disease in which the skin grows red patches and silvery scaly patches. The scaly patches are dead skin cells that would usually slip off the skin unnoticed.

How Calcipotriol Topical Works

Topical Calcipotriol works by decreasing the number of cells generated by your skin. As a result, it normalises irregular skin development.

Side Effects of Calcipotriol Topical

Worsening Of Your Psoriasis, Dermatitis, Redness, Flaking Skin, Burning Feeling Or Irritation, Itching Skin, Rash And Infection Around A Hair Root, Rash, Dry Skin, Changes In Your Skin Colour.

Warnings

Kidney Use With Care

Calcipotriol Topical is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney impairment.

Alcohol Safe

There is no known interaction between alcohol and topical Calcipotriol Topical when used concomitantly.

Pregnancy Not Safe

Topical use Calcipotriol Topical is absorbed slightly into the system and the safety of the use of Calcipotriol Topical has not been established in pregnant women. Thus, it is not advisable to be used during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor.

Driving Generally Safe

Calcipotriol Topical should not affect alertness or driving ability.

Liver Limited Data

Calcipotriol Topical is contraindicated in patients with severe liver impairment.

Lactation Limited Data

Excretion of Calcipotriol Topical is not known in human breast milk. Calcipotriol Topical should not be applied to the breast area during breastfeeding.

Written by , MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)

Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).