Betamethasone and calcipotriene (Topical application)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 13, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Enstilar
• Taclonex
• Taclonex Scalp
• Wynzora

Available Dosage Forms:

• Ointment
• Suspension
• Foam
• Cream

Therapeutic Class: Antipsoriatic

Pharmacologic Class: Betamethasone

Uses for betamethasone and calcipotriene

Betamethasone and calcipotriene combination is used on the skin and scalp to treat plaque psoriasis.

Betamethasone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It helps relieve redness, pain, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by certain skin problems.

Calcipotriene is a form of Vitamin D. It works by changing how the skin cells are produced in the areas affected by psoriasis.

Betamethasone and calcipotriene is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using betamethasone and calcipotriene

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For betamethasone and calcipotriene, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to betamethasone and calcipotriene or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of betamethasone and calcipotriene cream in children. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of betamethasone and calcipotriene topical foam, ointment, and suspension in children younger than 12 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of betamethasone and calcipotriene combination in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of betamethasone and calcipotriene than younger adults.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking betamethasone and calcipotriene, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using betamethasone and calcipotriene with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medici...