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Calcipotriene for psoriasis
| Generic Name | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| calcipotriene, also known as calcipotriol | Dovonex (prescription) |
Calcipotriene is available as an ointment, cream, and solution. Calcipotriene, available by prescription, may be used 2 times a day for 6 to 8 weeks or longer. It may also be used in combination with ultraviolet B (UVB) light.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: January 6, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology | |
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