Dovonex® (Daivonex® / Calcipotriol) 50mcg/g Ointment 30g
| Main Use |
Active Integredient |
Marketed Name |
| Psoriasis |
Calcipotriol |
Dovonex® (UK), Daivonex® |
How does Daivonex (Calcipotriol) work?
Calcipotriol is a medicine that is a derivative of vitamin D. When applied to the skin it works by reducing the production of skin cells.
In psoriasis, the scaling and thickening of the skin and the appearance of raised plaques, are the result of excessive skin cell production in this disease. Calcipotriol reduces the excessive skin cell production and therefore helps improve the symptoms of psoriasis.
Calcipotriol is available as cream for psoriasis plaques on the body, and as a scalp solution for easier application to psoriasis on the scalp.
What is Daivonex (Calcipotriol) used for?
- Plaque psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris)
Daivonex (Calcipotriol) Side Effects
- Itching (pruritus)
- Abnormal reaction of the skin to light, usually a rash
- Flushing of the skin due to widening of the small blood vessels
- Worsening of the skin condition psoriasis
- Inflammation of the skin
- Irritation in area of use
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