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It is very important that your doctor check your or your child's progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for any unwanted effects.
Check with your doctor right away if you have a skin rash, burning, stinging, redness, swelling, or irritation on the skin.
If your psoriasis does not improve within a few weeks or becomes worse, check with your doctor.
This medicine may temporarily increase the calcium levels in your blood (hypercalcemia). Check with your doctor right away if you have stomach pain, confusion, depression, dry mouth, headache, incoherent speech, increased urination, loss of appetite, metallic taste, muscle weakness, unusual tiredness, nausea, vomiting, or weight loss.
Calcipotriene may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing, including a hat, when you are outdoors. Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.
Do not use cosmetics or other skin care products on the treated areas unless directed to do so by your doctor.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023
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