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Calcipotriol 50mcg/g Ointment
- Helps slow down excess skin cell growth
- Designed for plaque psoriasis flare areas
- Can smooth scaly or flaky patches
- Targets redness and rough skin
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Calcipotriol Ointment - Available With A Prescription
Calcipotriol Ointment is a prescription only vitamin D-based treatment used to help manage plaque psoriasis. It works by slowing down the extra-fast growth of skin cells that causes raised, red and scaly patches. Many people find that smoothing a thin layer onto the affected areas helps calm roughness and reduce scaling over time.
Suitable for adults with plaque psoriasis, subject to a prescriber reviewing your consultation. By targeting the skin directly, calcipotriol works where it is needed and supports clearer, more comfortable skin.
Psoriasis might be persistent, but your treatment does not have to be complicated.
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Calcipotriol 50mcg/g Ointment Summary
Calcipotriol Ointment Information
How Does Calcipotriol Work?
When you have plaque psoriasis, your skin cells grow too quickly, causing a buildup of cells and the associated symptoms. Calcipotriol Ointment works by slowing the growth process, which smooths your skin, reduces scaling and helps ease redness over time.
Who Can Use Calcipotriol Ointment?
You can use Calcipotriol Ointment if you are an adult with plaque psoriasis. If you have other types of psoriasis, such as guttate, erythrodermic, exfoliative or pustular psoriasis, it may not be suitable. Speak to your prescriber if you’re unsure, although the consultation process should help determine whether Calcipotriol Ointment is right for you.
Who Should Not Use Calcipotriol Ointment?
Calcipotriol Ointment can increase the levels of calcium in your blood, so if your calcium is already raised, you shouldn’t use this treatment. If you’re allergic to any of the ingredients, don’t use Calcipotriol Ointment. It’s also not suitable for use on your face, so you’ll need to look for other appropriate treatments.
Alternatives To Calcipotriol Ointment
If Calcipotriol is unsuitable for you, other options may be more appropriate. These include:
- Other vitamin D treatments, such as Tacalcitol or Calcitriol
- Topical corticosteroids
- Other topical treatments, such as salicylic acid, coal tar or dithranol
Some people may also need light therapy or oral treatments, depending on the severity. Your consultation will help your prescriber determine the most suitable treatment for you.
How To Use Calcipotriol Ointment
Always use Calcipotriol Ointment exactly as your prescriber has instructed. Typically, you’ll apply the ointment to the affected areas of your skin in a thick layer, and then gently rub it in to cover the psoriasis. Wash your hands after using it unless you’re specifically treating your hands.
Ingredients
Active ingredient: Each gram of ointment contains 50mcg of calcipotriol.
Other ingredients:
- Disodium edetate
- Disodium phosphate dihydrate
- All-rac-α tocopherol
- Liquid paraffin
- Macrogol (2) stearyl ether
- Propylene glycol
- Purified water
- White soft paraffin
For the most up-to-date list of ingredients, please check the Patient Information Leaflet inside the box.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this one can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Seek urgent medical help if you notice signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing, swelling of your face (especially around your eyes) or a severe blistering rash. Side effects of Calcipotriol can include:
- Skin irritation
- Worsening of your psoriasis
- Dermatitis
- Redness
- Flaking skin
- Burning or stinging feeling
- Itchy rash and skin inflammation at the application site
- Itching skin
- Pain where you apply the ointment
Warnings
This medicine can cause an increase in calcium levels in your body, so you mustn’t use more than you’ve been prescribed. Take care when applying it to skin folds. If you experience increased thirst, stomach pain or muscle weakness, consult a healthcare professional. Speak to your prescriber before using Calcipotriol if you have severe kidney or liver problems.
Calcipotriol 50mcg Ointment FAQs
How Does Calcipotriol Help With Psoriasis?
Psoriasis often occurs when the cells in your skin grow too quickly. Normally, dead skin cells fall off your skin without you noticing, but when you have psoriasis, they build up and form raised red and silver scaly patches. Calcipotriol works by slowing the production of skin cells, reducing your symptoms at the same time.
How Often Should I Apply Calcipotriol Ointment?
Your dose will depend on the severity of your psoriasis, but many people are advised to use the medicine twice a day. It is usually best to apply it in the morning and evening. To help you remember to use the medicine each time, you might want to link it to an existing habit, like brushing your teeth or taking other medication. Your prescriber will tell you the dose that’s right for you.
Where Should I Avoid Applying Calcipotriol Ointment?
You shouldn’t ever use Calcipotriol on your face as it can irritate the skin or accidentally get into your eyes. Unless you’re specifically using Calcipotriol on your hands, always wash it off after use.
Can I Use Calcipotriol While Pregnant Or Breastfeeding?
If you’re pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding, you should ask your prescriber for advice. They’ll weigh up the benefits against any potential risks and decide if it’s safe for you to use. If your prescriber confirms that it is suitable for use while breastfeeding, avoid applying it to the breast area to prevent contact with your baby.
What Happens If I Use Too Much Calcipotriol Ointment?
If you use more Calcipotriol Ointment than you’ve been prescribed, speak to a healthcare professional as soon as possible. You could get too much calcium in your blood. The patient information leaflet details the signs to look out for. You may have to stop using Calcipotriol until your calcium levels return to normal.
Can I Sunbathe While Using Calcipotriol Ointment?
One common side effect of Calcipotriol is increased sensitivity to sunlight, so your prescriber will likely recommend avoiding or at least limiting your exposure to the sun. This includes natural and artificial sources, such as sunbeds. After you stop using the medicine, it should be safe to sunbathe again.
How Should I Store Calcipotriol Ointment And When Should I Discard It?
Keep Calcipotriol out of the sight and reach of children and store it at below 25ºC. It’s important that you dispose of your tube of Calcipotriol six months after opening. You may find it helpful to write the date you open the tube in the space provided on the carton.
Is Calcipotriol The Same As Dovonex?
Dovonex is a brand name for Calcipotriol Ointment, which is the active ingredient used to treat plaque psoriasis. Both contain the same medicine and work in the same way.
Calcipotriol is available following a discreet, quick and easy consultation with a member of our UK-licensed team.
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