Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
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Brand Name :
Dovonex, Sorilux, Calcitrene Ointment
Synonyms :
calcipotriene
Class :
Antipsoriatics, Topical
Brand Name :
Dovonex, Sorilux, Calcitrene Ointment
Synonyms :
calcipotriene
Class :
Antipsoriatics, Topical
Dosage Forms & Strengths
topical ointment
0.005%
topical foam
0.005%
topical cream
0.005%
topical solution
0.005%
Apply to the affected area a thin layer of cream every 8 hours a day
Dosage Forms & Strengths
topical ointment
0.005%
topical foam
0.005%
topical cream
0.005%
topical solution
0.005%
Apply to the affected area a thin layer of cream every 8 hours a day
Refer adult dosing
The efficacy of calcipotriene may be reduced by the presence of salicylic acid topical
bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone topicalÂ
may decrease the therapeutic effect of hydrocortisone
poly-L-lactic acid/carboxymethylcellulose/mannitolÂ
may reduce the therapeutic effect of calcipotriene
may decrease the therapeutic effect of hydrocortisone
may decrease the therapeutic effect when combined with calcipotriene
may have a decreased therapeutic effect when combined with calcipotriene
may decrease the therapeutic effect when combined with calcipotriene
betamethasone + salicylic acidÂ
may decrease the therapeutic effect of Salicylic Acid
Frequency Defined
>10%
Skin irritation
Itching
Burning
1-10%
Erythema
Dry skin
Peeling
Rash
Dermatitis
Worsening of psoriasis including facial/scalp
<1%
Hypercalcemia
Skin atrophy
Hyperpigmentation
Folliculitis
Pregnancy warnings:   
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation:Â Excreted into human milk is unknown
Pregnancy Categories:     
Category A: Studies that were well-controlled and met expectations revealed no risk to the fetus in either the first or second trimester.
Category B: There were lack of studies on pregnant women and no evidence of risk to the foetus in animal experiments.
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.
Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: calcipotriene
Why do we use calcipotriene?
calcipotriene belongs to the class Antipsoriatics, Topical and used to treat Plaque Psoriasis
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