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Calcipotriol is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Calcipotriol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Calcipotriol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Calcipotriol is used -
Common
Is the use of Calcipotriol safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Calcipotriol during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Calcipotriol safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Calcipotriol for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Calcipotriol on the Kidneys?
Use of Calcipotriol may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Calcipotriol on the Liver?
Calcipotriol may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Calcipotriol on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Calcipotriol on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Calcipotriol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calcipotriol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Calcipotriol habit forming or addictive?
Calcipotriol does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Calcipotriol as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Calcipotriol only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Calcipotriol in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Calcipotriol
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Calcipotriol, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calcipotriol
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Calcipotriol with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 891
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Dovonex® (calcipotriene)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sorilux (calcipotriene)