Calcipotriol + Betamethasone -(FDC-List)
Drug Name:
Calcipotriol + Betamethasone -(FDC-List)
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Drug Interaction:
Other steroids Calcium, Vita D, salicylic acid
Indication:
Initial treatment of plaque psoriasis
FIXED DOSE COMBINATIONS APPROVED BY DCG(I)
FROM JANUARY 1961 TILL NOVEMBER 2014
Name of Drug Indication Date of Approval
1.Calcipotrol 50mcg + 16-08-2005
Betamethasone 0.5mg ointment
For the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris
2.FDC of Calcipitrol 50mcg + 08-12-2005
Betamethasone Dipro 0.5mg per gm ointment
For psoriasis vulgaris
Adverse Reaction:
Ttranscient irritation Dermatitis Pruritus
Aggrevationof psoriasis
Photosensitivity
Pigmentation changes
Hypercalcemia ( excessive use ) Rash, foliculitis,
Headache, nsasopharyngitis
Systemic effects
Contra-Indications:
Disorders of calcium metabolism severe renal or hepatic impairment
Guttate,erythrodermic , exfoliative and postular psoriasis
Pacterial , fungal or viral skin conditions Parasitic infections Perioral dermatitis Perianal , genital pruritis Acne Atropic skin Striae
Special precautions
Avoid face, mouth, eyes, genitals, scalp, damaged skin, mucous membranes or skin fold contact
Systemic effects may occur with long term use or occlusive dressings
Monitor serum calcium , renal functions
Pregnancy Lactation
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Initial treatment of plaque psoriasis
Dosage-
Apply to affected area once daily for up to 4 weeks
Max15g per day, 100g per week