Dovonex Ointment 0.005% w/w
Dovonex Ointment 0.005% w/w Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
| Trade Name | Dovonex Ointment 0.005% w/w |
| Generic | Calcipotriol Monohydrate |
| Weight | 0.005% w/w |
| Type | Ointment |
| Therapeutic Class | Topical Vitamin D & related preparations |
| Manufacturer | Drug International Ltd. |
| Available Country | Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: | October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am |
Uses
Calcipotriol cream & ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of chronic stable plaque type psoriasis vulgaris in adult patients.Dosage
Dovonex Ointment 0.005% w/w dosage
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.Precaution
Calcipotriol cream & ointment is not recommended for use in patients with generalized pustular psoriasis, guttate psoriasis and erythrodermic exfoliate psoriasis. Calcipotriol cream & ointment is not recommended for use on the face.Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
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.Contraindication
Calcipotriol cream & ointment is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparations. It is also contraindicated in patients with known disorders of calcium metabolism.Special Warning
Calcipotriol cream & ointment should not be used in children, as there is inadequate experience with its use.Storage Condition
Store below 25° C, away from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.Innovators Monograph
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