Calcipotriene (Topical)

Brand Names : Dovonex, MC 903

Category

• Antipsoriatic, topical

Description

Calcipotriene (kal-si-poe-TRY-een) is used to treat psoriasis. It works by controlling the overproduction of skin cells in areas affected by psoriasis.

Calcipotriene is available only with your doctor's prescription in the following dosage forms:

Topical
• Cream (U.S. and Canada)
• Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
• Solution (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Dovonex

In Canada -

• Dovonex

Another commonly used name is MC 903 .