Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex
US Brand Name
- Calcitrene
- Dovonex
- Sorilux
Descriptions
Calcipotriene is used on the skin and scalp to treat plaque psoriasis. It is a form of vitamin D that works by changing how the skin cells are made in the areas affected by psoriasis.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Cream
- Foam
- Ointment
- Solution
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2019
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