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Dovonex

Active Ingredient(s): Calcipotriene
FDA Approved: December 29, 1993
Pharm Company: LEO PHARM
Category: Skin Care

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Dovonex Overview

Calcipotriol (INN) or calcipotriene (USAN) is a synthetic derivative of calcitriol or vitamin D. It is used in the treatment of psoriasis, marketed under the trade name "Dovonex" in the United States, "Daivonex" outside of North America, and "Psorcutan" in Germany. The medication has also been used successfully in treatment of alopecia areata.[1] Contents 1 Mechanism 2 Usage and efficacy 3 Side effects 4 References 5 External links Mechanism The efficacy of calcipotriol in the ...

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TIMOVITE
CREAN USED WITH DOVONEX FOR PSORIASIS.
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Calcipotriene
  • Aerosol, Foam: 0.005%
  • Cream: 0.005%, 0.01%
  • Foam: 0.01%
  • Ointment: 0.005%, 0.01%
  • Solution: 0.005%, 0.01%
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

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