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 is the active form of vitamin D, normally made in the kidney.[8][9] It is also known as 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol. It is a hormone which binds to and activates the vitamin D receptor in the nucleus of the cell, which then increases the expression of many genes.[10] Calcitriol increases blood calcium (Ca2+) mainly by increasing the uptake of calcium from the intestines.[7] It can be given as a medication for the tr...
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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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