calcipotriene

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Brand name
calcipotriene
Generic name
CALCIPOTRIENE
Manufacturer
Prasco Laboratories
Product type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
SPL set ID
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SPL ID
701245ab-fce0-4a80-90c7-9e3cfa79a9f5
Version
9
Effective date
2020-08-07
Source export date
2026-10-12
Source partition
3
Source file
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Source object key
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Source manifest SHA-256
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Import run
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Imported at
2026-10-13 01:30:56
Harmonized routes table
Harmonized routes
TOPICAL

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warnings

WARNINGS Contact dermatitis, including allergic contact dermatitis, has been observed with the use of Calcipotriene Ointment.

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adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS Clinical Trials Experience In controlled clinical trials, the most frequent adverse reactions reported for Calcipotriene Ointment were burning, itching and skin irritation, which occurred in approximately 10-15% of patients. Erythema, dry skin, peeling, rash, dermatitis, worsening of psoriasis including development of facial/scalp psoriasis were reported in 1 to 10% of patients. Other experiences reported in less than 1% of patients included skin atrophy, hyperpigmentation, hypercalcemia, and folliculitis. Once daily dosing has not been shown to be superior in safety to twice daily dosing. Postmarketing Experience Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. The following adverse reactions associated with the use of Calcipotriene Ointment have been identified post-approval: contact dermatitis, including allergic contact dermatitis.

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