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Dovonex (Calcipotriene
0.005%) 120gm Ointment 1 bottle |
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Dovonex (Calcipotriene
0.005%) 60 gm Cream 1 tube |
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Dovonex (Calcipotriene
0.005%) 60ml Lotion 1 bottle |
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The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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Dovonex /Calcipotriene Use Indication:
Dovonex
is for external use only. Do not use this medicine orally and do not
apply it in your vagina. Use this medicine only as directed. Do not use
more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer
time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side
effects.
To help clear up your skin problem completely, it is very important that
you keep using Dovonex /Calcipotriene for the full time of treatment. Do
not miss any doses.
Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, do not use more than 100 grams
of Dovonex /Calcipotriene ointment or cream in 1 week (that is, one
100-gram tube or three 30-gram tubes or six 15-gram tubes in 1 week). Do
not use more than 60 milliliters of the topical solution for the scalp
in 1 week.
Do not use Dovonex /Calcipotriene medicine on your face, near the eyes, inside your nose
or mouth, or on unaffected areas of the skin. If you accidentally get
some on these areas, wash it off with water right away.
Use Dovonex medicine sparingly in the folds of your skin because it is more
likely to cause irritation there.
Wash your hands after using this Calcipotriene to avoid accidentally getting
the medicine on your face or on unaffected areas of the skin.
Do not use this medicine for treating skin problems other than the one
for which it was prescribed by your doctor.
For cream and ointment dosage forms:
Apply enough medicine to cover the areas of your skin affected by
psoriasis and rub in gently and well. The treated areas should not be
covered (for instance, with a bandage or plastic wrap) after the
medicine is applied.
If you are being treated with Dovonex /Calcipotriene ointment in
combination with ultraviolet light (found in sunlight and some special
lamps), do not apply the morning dose of Dovonex /Calcipotriene before
being treated with the ultraviolet light. It can be applied afterwards.
For solution dosage form:
Before applying the medicine to your scalp, comb your dry hair to remove
any flakes, then part your hair so that you can see the scalp lesions.
Apply the solution to the lesions and rub it in gently but completely.
Do not apply the medicine if the lesions are very irritated because the
alcohol in the product may make the irritation worse. Try not to get any
medicine on your forehead.
Dovonex /Calcipotriene Medication Side Effects:
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may
cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may
occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side
effects occur:
More common
Redness and swelling of skin with itching; skin rash; worsening of
psoriasis, including spreading to the face and scalp
Rare—for Dovonex /Calcipotriene ointment dosage form only
Abdominal or stomach pain, constipation, depression, loss of appetite,
loss of weight, muscle weakness, nausea, thirst, tiring easily, and
vomiting; burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas; pus in the hair
follicles; thinning, weakness, or wasting away of skin
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to
the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following
side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Burning, dryness, irritation, peeling, or redness of skin
Less common or rare—for Dovonex /Calcipotriene cream and ointment dosage forms only
Darkening of treated areas of skin
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If
you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
Precautions on using Dovonex /Calcipotriene Medication
Dovonex /Calcipotriene
may cause irritation of the affected area(s) of your skin for a short
time after you have applied it. Sometimes it may also cause irritation
of the surrounding normal skin. If this happens, try not to scratch the
area.
If the irritation continues, if you develop rash on your face, or if the
medicine causes any other problems for you, stop using the medicine and
check with your doctor.
You may have to see your doctor regularly while using this medicine so
that your doctor can check for any side effects, especially an increase
in the level of calcium in your blood or urine, because this may lead to
kidney stone formation.
Your doctor may tell you when you should expect to notice an improvement
in your condition (usually within 2 to 8 weeks). If your condition has
not improved by then or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.
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