Active Ingredient: Calcipotriol
Calcipotriol is indicated for the topical treatment of mild to moderate scalp psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris).
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
Cutaneous
2 {spreads}
1 {spreads} 2 time(s) per day every day for 154 day(s)
Calcipotriol 50 micrograms/ml scalp solution should be applied to the affected areas twice daily (morning and evening). The maximum weekly dose should not exceed 60 ml.
If this solution is used together with cream or ointment containing calcipotriol, the total weekly dose of calcipotriol should not exceed 5 mg (for example 60 ml of calcipotriol 50 micrograms/ml scalp solution plus 40 g of cream or ointment, or 40 ml of calcipotriol 50 micrograms/ml scalp solution plus 60 g of cream or ointment. Duration of treatment should be decided by the physician, but should normally not be for longer than 22 weeks.
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