Planex Ointment
Calcipotriol topical
0.05mg/gm
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 10 gm tube |
|---|---|
| Price | 200.00 BDT |
Indications
Planex 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
Planex 0.05mg/gm Ointment manufactured by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Calcipotriol topical. Planex is availble in Bangladesh.
DIMS information on Planex Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.