Betamethasone + Calcipotriol
INFORMATION ABOUT BETAMETHASONE + CALCIPOTRIOL
Betamethasone + Calcipotriol Uses
Betamethasone+Calcipotriol is used in the treatment of psoriasis.
How Betamethasone + Calcipotriol works
Betamethasone + Calcipotriol is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Calcipotriol which treat psoriasis. Betamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Calcipotriol is a form of vitamin D. It works by reducing the overproduction of skin cells that may build up and form scales on the skin.
Common side effects of Betamethasone + Calcipotriol
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Itching, Headache, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Psoriasis, Scaling, Upper respiratory tract infection
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09 Jun 2022 | 10:45 PM (UTC)
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