Calcipotriol

Calcipotriol is used in the treatment of psoriasis.

How Calcipotriol works

Calcipotriol is a synthetic form of vitamin D belonging to the class of medicines called ‘anti-psoriatics’. It lowers the rate with which skin cells grow, thereby controlling the psoriatic condition.

Common side effects of Calcipotriol

Dry skin, Skin irritation, Itching, Burning sensation, Stinging sensation, Erythema (skin redness), Rash