Calcitriol Topical

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Contents 1 Indications 2 Dosage 3 Adverse-effects 4 More General Terms 5 References

Indications

• topical treatment of plaque psoriasis

Dosage

• apply topically BID
• maxiumum 300 g/week

• Ointment: 3 ug/g

Adverse-effects

• most common (>3%)

• hypercalciuria, pruritus

More General Terms

• dermatologic agent
• calcitriol

References

- Prescriber's Letter 17(2): 2010 New Drugs Approved by the FDA in 2009 Detail-Document#: [1] (subscription needed) [2] calcitriol topical (Vectical)