Taclonex (Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Taclonex Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Taclonex Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Taclonex® (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) Ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris in adults 18 years of age and above for up to 4 weeks. The maximum weekly dose should not exceed 100 g. Treatment of more than 30% body surface area is not recommended.

Taclonex® (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) Ointment should not be applied to the face, axillae or groin.

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What is Taclonex Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Taclonex Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using betamethasone and calcipotriene and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

severe skin irritation on treated areas;
worsened symptoms or no improvement in psoriasis;
pus, swelling, redness, increased itching, or other signs of skin infection;
confusion, thirst, extreme tiredness, lost appetite, weight loss;
adrenal insu...

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What is Taclonex Patient Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Taclonex Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat psoriasis. It helps to reduce the redness, thickening, and scaling of the skin that occurs with this condition. Healthy skin lowers your risk for infection and protects you against the environment. This product contains 2 drugs. Betamethasone is a very strong corticosteroid drug that works by decreasing swelling, redness, and itching. Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin D. It is also known as calcipotriol in other countries. It works by slowing down the growth of skin cells so that they don't build up into thickened, scaly skin patches.

This product should no...

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