Betamethasone and calcipotriene topical
Generic name: betamethasone and calcipotriene topical [ BAY-ta-METH-a-sone-and-KAL-si-poe-TRYE-een ]
Brand names: Enstilar, Taclonex, Wynzora, Dovobet, Taclonex Scalp
Dosage forms: topical cream (0.064%-0.005%); topical foam (0.064%-0.005%); topical ointment (0.064%-0.005%); topical suspension (0.064%-0.005%)
Drug class:Topical antipsoriatics
What is betamethasone and calcipotriene?
Betamethasone is a highly potent steroid. Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin D.
Betamethasone and calcipotriene topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat plaque psoriasis.
Betamethasone and calcipotriene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use betamethasone and calcipotriene if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
too much calcium in your blood or urine;
an adrenal gland disorder;
cataracts or glaucoma;
severe forms of psoriasis (with pus, skin peeling, severe redness);
a skin infection; or
if you are receiving UV light treatments (phototherapy).
Steroid medicines can increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes.
Using highly potent steroid medicine during pregnancy may increase the risk of low birthweight in the newborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using betamethasone and calcipotriene topical. Ask your doctor about any risk. If you apply betamethasone and calcipotriene to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, apply this medicine to the smallest skin area and for the shortest amount of time possible to treat your psoriasis.
Children can absorb larger amounts of this medicine through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects.
Betamethasone and calcipotriene topical is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old. Wynzora is not approved for use in anyone younger than 18 years old.
