Dovonex Ointment
Calcipotriol topical
.005 gm/100 gm
Drug International Ltd.
| Pack size | |
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| Price | 200.00 BDT |
Indications
Dovonex Ointment is used for:
Plaque psoriasis, Scalp psoriasis, Alopecia areata
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.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Not to be applied on the face; pregnancy and lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Calcipotriol topical :
Skin irritation, erythema, scaling; hypercalcemia w/ high doses.
Mechanism of Action
Calcipotriol is a derivative of vitamin D3. It has the property of inducing differentiation and suppression of keratinocytes.
Note
Dovonex .005 gm/100 gm Ointment manufactured by Drug International Ltd.. Its generic name is Calcipotriol topical. Dovonex is availble in Bangladesh.
DIMS information on Dovonex Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.