Warnings


What may interact with Calcipotriene?

Do not use any other skin products on the same area of skin without asking your doctor or health care professional.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Calcipotriene?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-getting light therapy for psoriasis
-high level of calcium in the blood or urine
-high level of vitamin D in the blood
-kidney stones
-sunburn
-an unusual or allergic reaction to calcipotriene, vitamin D, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Calcipotriene?

This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.

The foam is flammable. Avoid fire, flame, or smoking during and right after you apply the foam to your skin.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Calcipotriene foam is flammable and should be kept away from fire and heat. Do not puncture or throw the can into a fire, even if the can is empty.