Cytotex Inserted

Generic Drugs

is the trade name of Calcipotriol. is manufactured by Leo Pharmaceutical Products LTD A/S and is supplied by CSL(New Zealand) Limited as a non steroid treatment for the most common form of Psoriasis.

How is administered?

can only be obtained by a doctors prescription. It is distributed as a soft white cream, a white to yellowish ointment and also as a colorless, non-running scalp solution. is for external use only to treat adults suffering from Psoriasis. Children should only use ointment, as the safety of the other forms has not been sufficiently tested on children. Women who are breast feeding, pregnant, or intend to be, should not use as the medication could be passed on to the child.

Both the ointment and cream are applied in the same manner. The medication is applied directly to the affected areas with great care not to spread the preparation on healthy surrounding skin. If you get on healthy skin, it should be washed off immediately. ointment and creams should never be applied to the face, scalp, genitalia or folds of skin.

The scalp treatment is applied ONLY to the scalp. The medication should be applied a few drops at a time and only to the affected areas. Again, if the medication comes into contact with your face or healthy skin, wash the area immediately. With any form of , wash your hands immediately after applying the product, unless your hands are being treated for Psoriasis.

Does have any side effects?

While side effects are rare when is used properly, there are a few things that should be reported to your health care professional. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should consult your physician immediately. Side effects of include, but are not limited to, a change in skin color, sensitivity to light, a reddened rash on the face and rashes or peeling of the skin.

Safety precautions for

should be stored in the box until you are ready to apply the medicine. It should be kept well away from children. NEVER share with another person, even if they are suffering with the same condition as yourself. Store in a cool, dry place, away from flame, heat and moisture. If your doctor tells you to stop using or if the expiration date is reached, consult your pharmacist for proper disposal.

What is the composition of ?

DAIVONEX ointment contains the active ingredient calcipotriol (50 microgram/g). It also contains:

* dl-?-tocopherol,
* disodium edetate,
* sodium phosphate - dibasic dihydrate
* purified water
* liquid paraffin
* steareth-2
* propylene glycol
* soft white paraffin.

DAIVONEX cream contains the active ingredient calcipotriol (50 microgram/g). It also contains

* disodium edetate
* quaternium-15
* sodium phosphate - dibasic dihydrate
* cetomacrogol 1000
* glycerol
* liquid paraffin
* cetostearyl alcohol
* soft white paraffin
* purified water.

DAIVONEX scalp solution contains the active ingredient calcipotriol (50 microgram/mL).
It also contains

* menthol
* hydroxypropylcellulose
* sodium citrate
* propylene glycol
* isopropyl alcohol
* purified water.

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