DOVONEX (CALCIPOTRIENE TOPICAL)

Dovonex Information

Dovonex is a common drug also known under the generic name of Calcipotriene Topical. This medicine is an effective Vitamin D synthetic topical form (this vitamin plays a very important part in the development and in the growth of skin cells). Therefore, this medicine is often used in the treatment of plaque psoriasis (this is a type of psoriasis that causes scaly patches).

Dovonex Indications

Dovonex Warnings

You should not apply Dovonex (Calcipotriene Topical) on windburned, dry, irritated, dry or sunburned skin, because this could worsen your condition. This medicine is a category C FDA pregnancy drug. Therefore, it has not been clearly determined whether a treatment with this medicine during pregnancy could harm an unborn child or not. However, you should not follow a treatment with this medicine if you are pregnant or if you plan to be so soon. It has not been established whether this medicine can pass into breast milk. We strongly recommend you to ask your physician if it is safe to take Dovonex if you are breastfeeding an infant.

You ought to apply this medicine only on the affected skin areas. You must not use this drug on an open wound. During your treatment with this medicine, you should avoid using harsh, abrasive or drying cleansers and soaps. You should not apply more than 100 grams of this drug per week.

Dovonex Intake Guidelines

Ask your doctor how and when it is appropriate to apply Dovonex. You can also rely on the instructions written on the drug’s label (or package). If you have any other questions, you should ask a doctor a pharmacist or a nurse. 

You should carefully wash your hands before you apply this drug and after you have applied it (unless you use this medicine to treat a hand medical condition). You must clean and then dry the skin area on which you will apply this medicine. Avoid spreading the drug on the surrounding skin areas. You must not apply Dovonex to your face, mouth, eyes or any other mucus membranes, irritated skin or open sores. If you happen to get some medication on such areas, you must rinse it off using plenty of water.

Dovonex ought to be applied once and sometimes even twice per day. You must avoid applying a higher drug amount than the one that you have been prescribed by your personal physician. You must not stop your treatment with Calcipotriene Topical without your physician’s approval even if you have not seen any improvements to your condition (these drugs effects can sometimes appear after 2 weeks or more). This drug should be stored away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture, in a place that is far from the reach of pets and children.

You should avoid using any other types of topical medicines during your treatment with Dovonex, because some topical drugs are known to interfere with the absorption or with the effects of Calcipotriene Topical. The area that you are treating with this medicine should not be washed more than 3 times per day, because this could cause dry or irritated skin. You should also avoid using perfumes or other cosmetics on the area that you are applying this drug during your treatment with it.

Dovonex Dosage

Dovonex Overdose

If you are suffering from an overdose with Dovonex you may experience some bothersome side effects (symptoms) such as weakness, drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, headache, nausea, decreased appetite, vomiting, etc. If you experience any of these symptoms, you may have overdosed. In this case, contact your local poison control centre as soon as you can. Alert your personal physician at once.

Dovonex Missed Dose

Dovonex Side Effects

Dovonex’s severe side effects are extremely rare. You should stop your treatment with this medicine and seek medical care as soon as you can if you have allergic reactions such as breath shortness, throat closing, hives, swelling of the lips, tongue or face, etc. Other less serious but more common side effects include skin irritation (itching, burning, dryness, redness, swelling, or peeling). These side effects are known to lessen in time. However, you should inform your physician if you experience any of the side effects that have been listed here. If you notice changes in your normal skin color, you must inform your personal physician as soon as you can.  Your treatment with Dovonex can also trigger some other side effects that have not been mentioned here. This is why you should immediately alert your personal doctor if you are experiencing anything unusual or bothersome during your treatment with this medicine.

Dovonex Drug Reactions

Ask for your physician’s consent before you start taking other drugs during your treatment with Dovonex.

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