Dovonex
Psoriasis, Psoriasis Vulgaris
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Dovonex
Treatment for
Psoriasis
What is Dovonex
Calcipotriol
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Calcipotriol is a synthetic form of Vitamin D used to treat skin conditions.
Calcipotriene
is the brand name
Dovonex Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Calcipotriene
Calcipotriol
1996
56
Effectiveness
How Dovonex Affects Patients
Calcipotriene is a form of Vitamin D that is made synthetically. Normally, the body obtains Vitamin D from exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays, which turns a substance in skin (7-dehydrocholesterol) into Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).
How Dovonex works in the body
We don't fully understand how calcipotriol works to treat psoriasis, but we know that it binds to the Vitamin D receptor in cells, like T cells of the immune system. This binding process changes gene expression in the cells, which can lead to slower cell growth and change the way cells work.
When to interrupt dosage
The recommended quantity of Dovonex is contingent upon the diagnosed circumstance. The amount diverges depending on the method of application featured in the table underneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Psoriasis
, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.00005 mg/mg
Solution, Solution - Topical, , Topical, Ointment - Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Ointment, Spray, metered, Suspension, Suspension - Topical, Gel - Topical, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Topical, Gel, Spray, metered - Topical, Kit, Kit - Topical
Psoriasis Vulgaris
, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.00005 mg/mg
Solution, Solution - Topical, , Topical, Ointment - Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Ointment, Spray, metered, Suspension, Suspension - Topical, Gel - Topical, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Topical, Gel, Spray, metered - Topical, Kit, Kit - Topical
Warnings
Dovonex Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Hypercalcemia
Do Not Combine
vitamin D intoxication
Do Not Combine
Facial Paralysis
Do Not Combine
There are 15 known major drug interactions with Dovonex.
Common Dovonex Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Calcium
Moderate
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Calcipotriol is combined with Calcium.
Calcium Phosphate
Moderate
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Calcipotriol is combined with Calcium Phosphate.
Calcium acetate
Moderate
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Calcipotriol is combined with Calcium acetate.
Calcium carbonate
Moderate
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Calcipotriol is combined with Calcium carbonate.
Calcium cation
Moderate
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Calcipotriol is combined with Calcium cation.
Dovonex Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Applying calcipotriene to the skin can cause it to enter the bloodstream, which can lead to elevated calcium levels if too much is used.
Dovonex Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Dovonex?
18 clinical trials are presently underway to determine the effectiveness of Dovonex in the management of Plaque Psoriasis.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Psoriasis
0 Actively Recruiting
Psoriasis Vulgaris
25 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 1
Dovonex Reviews: What are patients saying about Dovonex?
5
Patient Review
8/22/2010
Dovonex for Psoriasis of Scalp
4.7
Patient Review
4/6/2011
Dovonex for Plaque Psoriasis
4.3
Patient Review
12/25/2009
Dovonex for Plaque Psoriasis
4
Patient Review
8/21/2009
Dovonex for Plaque Psoriasis
4
Patient Review
4/14/2010
Dovonex for Plaque Psoriasis
4
Patient Review
2/1/2010
Dovonex for Plaque Psoriasis
4
Patient Review
5/31/2011
Dovonex for Plaque Psoriasis
3.7
Patient Review
9/3/2010
Dovonex for Psoriasis of Scalp
3.7
Patient Review
7/19/2015
Dovonex for Plaque Psoriasis
3
Patient Review
12/25/2008
Dovonex for Psoriasis of Scalp
3
Patient Review
1/28/2022
Dovonex for Plaque Psoriasis
2.7
Patient Review
1/6/2009
Dovonex for Psoriasis of Scalp
1.7
Patient Review
12/7/2013
Dovonex for Plaque Psoriasis
1.7
Patient Review
12/3/2008
Dovonex for Plaque Psoriasis
1
Patient Review
10/21/2008
Dovonex for Plaque Psoriasis
Patient Q&A Section about dovonex
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Does Dovonex need a prescription?
"The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the sale of Dovonex psoriasis ointment (50mg/g) without a prescription. The ointment will be available through pharmacies."
Answered by AI
What is Dovonex ointment used for?
"Apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected area and rub in gently.
The following text is about a ointment that is indicated for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis. The ointment should be applied to the affected area once or twice daily, and for maximum benefit, it should be used twice daily. To use it, apply a thin layer of the ointment to theaffected area and rub it in gently."
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Is Dovonex cream a steroid?
"Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin d, but it is not considered a steroid medication."
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Is Dovonex a vitamin D?
"Dovonex is a man-made form of vitamin d that is used to treat plaque psoriasis. It may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide."
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