Dermatology Handbook

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Calcipotriol Ointment

Sandoz

Description

30g, £CS; 60g, £CS; 120g, £CS

Indications

Topical treatment of mild to moderately severe psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris)

Sizes Available

Calcipotriol 50 micrograms/ml. Calcipotriol is a vitamin D derivative. In vitro data show that calcipotriol induces differentiation and suppresses proliferation of keratinocytes. The effect of calcipotriol in psoriasis is ascribed mainly to this.

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