What are the most common side effects of CALCIPOTRIENE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for CALCIPOTRIENE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is CALCIPOTRIENE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE the same as Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate?

Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate is a brand name for CALCIPOTRIENE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

CALCIPOTRIENE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE

Q: What is CALCIPOTRIENE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE used for?

CALCIPOTRIENE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE (brand name Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate) is a Vitamin / Supplement indicated for due to LEO Pharma A/S's marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate Topical Suspension is a combination of calcipotriene, a vitamin D analog.

Q: How does CALCIPOTRIENE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE work?

CALCIPOTRIENE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate topical suspension combines the pharmacological effects of calcipotriene hydrate as a synthetic vitamin D 3 analog and betamethasone dipropionate as a synthetic corticosteroid. However, while their pharmacologic and clinical effects are known, the exact mechanisms of their actions in the treatment of plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body are unknown..

Vitamin / Supplement

Brand names: Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate

Topical

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate topical suspension combines the pharmacological effects of calcipotriene hydrate as a synthetic vitamin D 3 analog and betamethasone dipropionate as a synthetic corticosteroid. However, while their pharmacologic and clinical effects are known, the exact mechanisms of their actions in the treatment of plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body are unknown.

Indications

due to LEO Pharma A/S's marketing exclusivity rights

this drug product is not labeled with that information. Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate Topical Suspension is a combination of calcipotriene

a vitamin D analog

and betamethasone dipropionate

a corticosteroid

indicated for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis of the scalp in patients 12 years and older and plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body in patients 18 years and older. ( 1 )

Contraindications

• 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None ( 4 )

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypercalcemia and Hypercalciuria: Hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria have been reported
Risk factors include the use of high-potency topical corticosteroid, use over a large surface area or to areas under occlusion, prolonged use, altered skin barrier, liver failure, and use in pediatric patients
4 ) Ophthalmic Adverse Reactions: May increase the risk of cataracts and glaucoma
5 Ophthalmic Adverse Reactions Use of topical corticosteroids, including calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate topical suspension, may increase the risk of posterior subcapsular cataracts and glaucoma

Known Side Effects

8 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Itching

1-10%

Joint Pain

1-10%

Rash

1-10%

Fatigue

0.1-1%

Community Discussions

1 Reddit threads analysed for CALCIPOTRIENE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE

Overall Sentiment

Positive

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

1 upvotes

Most discussed side effects in community

Fatigue (1)

Rash (1)

Hair Loss (1)

Edema (1)

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

Improvement in Scalp Dermatomyositis with Platelet-Rich Plasma-Juniper Publishers

Authored by Hosking AM ## [Abstract](https://juniperpublishers.com/jojdc/JOJDC.MS.ID.555562.php#Abstract) Dermatomyositis (DM) is an inflammatory myopathy with hallmark cutaneous findings, including heliotrope rash, Gottron’s papules, as well as photodistributed erythema and/or poikiloderma. Sca

r/u_JuniperPublishers_JO106y ago

Fatigue

Rash

Hair Loss

Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.

Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → CALCIPOTRIENE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE openFDA label JSON → CALCIPOTRIENE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE FAERS adverse-event reports → CALCIPOTRIENE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of CALCIPOTRIENE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE

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