None reported with the ointment.

Chronic stable plaque type psoriasis

Skin irritation, erythema, scaling, hypercalcaemia with high doses.

Hypersensitivity to any of the constituents.

Special precautions:

Not to be applied to the face and during pregnancy.

Indication-

Chronic stable plaque type psoriasis

Dosage-

apply thickly once or for max effect twice daily

max 100mg per week

children below 6 years not recommended 6-12 yrs - apply thickly twice daily

max 75mg per week

Pharmacology:

Calcipotriene is a a synethetic vitamin D3 anaolog for the treatment of moderate plaque psorasis.

Pharmacokinetics:

Systemic absorption is less than 1% of the topically applied drug and the absorbed drug is rapidly metabolised.

Pregnancy:

Use during pregnancy only if needed.

Lacatation:

Excercise caution while administering to a nursing women.