Calcipotriene 0.005% cream — Membership Pricing

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About Calcipotriene 0.005% cream

Living with psoriasis can be challenging, but effective treatments like calcipotriene 0.005% cream offer hope for clearer skin. This topical medication helps manage symptoms, bringing comfort and relief. At TheDrugClub, we believe everyone deserves access to essential medications without financial burden. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that accelerates the growth cycle of skin cells, leading to thick, red, scaly patches on the skin. It can be uncomfortable, itchy, and sometimes painful. While there's no cure for psoriasis, treatments like calcipotriene 0.005% cream are highly effective in managing its symptoms and improving quality of life. ### What Calcipotriene 0.005% Cream Treats

Calcipotriene 0.005% cream is primarily prescribed for the topical treatment of *plaque psoriasis*, the most common form of the condition. It's used to reduce the inflammation, scaling, and redness associated with psoriatic plaques on various parts of the body, including the scalp, trunk, and limbs. It's not typically used for psoriasis that covers a large area of the body or for other types of psoriasis like pustular or erythrodermic psoriasis. ### How Calcipotriene 0.005% Cream Works

The active ingredient, calcipotriene, is a synthetic derivative of vitamin D3. Unlike oral vitamin D supplements, topical calcipotriene works directly on the skin cells. In psoriasis, skin cells multiply too rapidly. Calcipotriene helps to normalize the growth and differentiation of

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What Calcipotriene 0.005% cream is approved for (FDA label)

Calcipotriene Cream, 0.005%, is indicated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. The safety and effectiveness of topical calcipotriene in dermatoses other than psoriasis have not been established.

Source: Read the full FDA label on DailyMed. Label effective date: December 12, 2022.

Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information. This is not medical advice; talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Contraindications for Calcipotriene 0.005% cream (FDA label)

Calcipotriene Cream is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation. It should not be used by patients with demonstrated hypercalcemia or evidence of vitamin D toxicity. Calcipotriene Cream should not be used on the face.

Source: FDA prescribing information (DailyMed). Set ID: 377eafda-737c-4ba2-9ec5-61209b8814ed. SPL document ID: 3682f2c5-9bce-4b4a-a4d6-9af29f08ad63. Label effective date: December 12, 2022. Read the full label.

Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information. This is not medical advice; talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings and precautions for Calcipotriene 0.005% cream (FDA label)

WARNINGS Contact dermatitis, including allergic contact dermatitis, has been observed with the use of Calcipotriene Cream.

Source: FDA prescribing information (DailyMed). Set ID: 377eafda-737c-4ba2-9ec5-61209b8814ed. SPL document ID: 3682f2c5-9bce-4b4a-a4d6-9af29f08ad63. Label effective date: December 12, 2022. Read the full label.

Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information. This is not medical advice; talk to your doctor or pharmacist.