Dyvon Ointment
Calcipotriol topical
0.005%
Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
| Pack size | 20gm pack |
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| Retail Price | 351.06 AED |
Indications
Dyvon Ointment is used for:
Plaque psoriasis, Scalp psoriasis, Alopecia areata
Adult Dose
Adult: Topical Plaque psoriasis As cream/oint: Apply 1-2 times/day.
Max: 100 g per wk.
Scalp psoriasis As soln: Apply 1-2 times/day.
Max: 60 mL per week.
Child Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Mild to moderate plaque psoriasis
Child: Apply cream/ointment 2 times daily.
Max: >12 yr: 75 g/wk; 6-12 yr: 50 g/week.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Not to be applied on the face; pregnancy and lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Calcipotriol topical :
Skin irritation, erythema, scaling; hypercalcemia w/ high doses.
Mechanism of Action
Calcipotriol is a derivative of vitamin D3. It has the property of inducing differentiation and suppression of keratinocytes.
Note
Dyvon 0.005% Ointment manufactured by Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.. Its generic name is Calcipotriol topical. Dyvon is availble in Bangladesh.
Farmaco BD drug index information on Dyvon Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.