Dovonex 005 gm/100 gm
Calcipotriol
Category: Ointment
Manufacturer: Drug International Ltd., Gopalpur
Drug International Ltd., Gopalpur
Allopathic
MFG. Licence No. Biological
315
MFG. Licence No. Non-Biological
523
Address
Tongi I/A
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Related Medicines
Uses of Dovonex:
- Psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis, Scalp psoriasis, Alopecia areata
Hypersensitivity.
How to use
Calcipotriol:
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.
Adult Dose:
Adult: Topical Plaque psoriasis As cream/oint: Apply 1-2 times/day.
Max: 100 g per wk.
Scalp psoriasis As soln: Apply 1-2 times/day.
Max: 60 mL per week.
Child Dose:
Topical/Cutaneous
Mild to moderate plaque psoriasis
Child: Apply cream/ointment 2 times daily.
Max: >12 yr: 75 g/wk; 6-12 yr: 50 g/week.
Hypersensitivity.
Common
- Dry skin
- Skin irritation
- Itching
- Burning sensation
- Stinging sensation
- Rash
Skin irritation, erythema, scaling; hypercalcemia w/ high doses.
Precaution:
Not to be applied on the face; pregnancy and lactation.
Calcipotriol is a derivative of vitamin D3. It has the property of inducing differentiation and suppression of keratinocytes.
Samm Care