What is Calcipotriene?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Dovonex Daivonex
See also: Daivobet
Calcipotriene (Calcipotriol) is a topical skin product that contains synthetic Vitamin D. It is used for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and chronic, moderate-to-severe psoriasis of the scalp.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psoriasis | 62 | 12 | |
| Psoriatic plaques (scaly patches) | 9 | 13 | |
| Morphea | 4 | 0 | |
| Palmoplantar pustulosis | 1 | 0 | |
| Perioral dermatitis | 1 | 0 | |
| Psoriasis on head | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 21 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Calcipotriene
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Skin sensitivity to sun (photosensitivity) | 1 | |
| Skin thinning | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Calcipotriene
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 4 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 2 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Calcipotriene after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone-calcipotriene topical (Dovobet) | 1 | |
| Betamethasone-salicylic acid topical (Diprosalic Scalp application) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Calcipotriene and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone-calcipotriene topical (Dovobet) | 1 | |
| Ixekizumab (Taltz) | 1 | |
| Methotrexate (Apo-Methotrexate) | 1 | |
| Triamcinolone topical (Triamcinolone acetonide cream) | 1 |
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