Vectical
Active Ingredient(s): CalcitrolFDA Approved: * January 23, 2009
Pharm Company: * GALDERMA LABS LP
Category: Skin Care
* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".
Vectical Overview
Calcitriol (INN), also called 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol, or 1alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 and other variants, is the hormonally active metabolite of vitamin D which has three hydroxyl groups. It can be abbreviated 1α,25-(OH)2D3 or simply 1,25(OH)2D.[6] Calcitriol increases the level of calcium (Ca2+) in the blood by increasing the uptake of calcium from the gut into the blood, increasing reabsorption of calcium by the kidneys, and possibly i...
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HOW LONG ON MARKET
ANY TRIAL STUDYS ON GOING ## Actually looks like the med is currently available. The manufacturer's web site has a patients area where you can enter your zip code to find a dermatologist in your area who might be able to prescribe it. Can you let everyone know if you have any luck? Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## My daughter was just prescribed this, she's only 7. It is $448.00 dollars a tube of 100g. Do you know of any comparable ointment?
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ANY TRIAL STUDYS ON GOING ## Actually looks like the med is currently available. The manufacturer's web site has a patients area where you can enter your zip code to find a dermatologist in your area who might be able to prescribe it. Can you let everyone know if you have any luck? Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## My daughter was just prescribed this, she's only 7. It is $448.00 dollars a tube of 100g. Do you know of any comparable ointment?
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Calcitrol
- Ointment: 3mcg/g, 3mcg/gm, 3ugm/gm
NDC Database Records for Vectical: (1 result)
Sorted by National Drug Code- 0299-2012 Vectical 3 ug/g Topical Ointment by Galderma Laboratories, L.p.
Other drugs which contain Calcitrol or a similar ingredient: (1 result)
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