Betamethasone / Calcipotriene Topical Dosage

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Usual Adult Dose for Psoriasis

OINTMENT:

• Apply to the affected area(s) once a day for up to 4 weeks; rub in gently and completely
• The maximum weekly dose should not exceed 100 g.
• Treatment of more than 30% body surface area is not recommended.
• Discontinue therapy when control is achieved.
• Do not use with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician.
• Avoid use on the face, eyes, groin, or axillae, or if skin atrophy is present at the treatment site.

TOPICAL SUSPENSION:

• Apply to affected area(s) once daily for up to 8 weeks.
• The maximum weekly dose should not exceed 100 g.
• Treatment of more than 30% body surface area is not recommended.
• Discontinue therapy when control is achieved.
• Do not use with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician.
• Avoid use on the face, eyes, groin, or axillae, or if skin atrophy is present at the treatment site.

FOAM AEROSOL:

• Apply to affected area(s) once daily for up to 4 weeks; rub in gently and completely
• Do not use more than 60 g every 4 days.
• Discontinue therapy when control is achieved.
• Do not use with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician.
• Avoid use on the face, eyes, groin, or axillae, or if skin atrophy is present at the treatment site.

Uses:

• Ointment formulation: For the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients 12 years of age and older
• Topical suspension: For plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body in patients 18 years and older
• Foam aerosol: For the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients 18 years of age and older

Usual Pediatric Dose for Psoriasis

OINTMENT:
12 years and older:

• Apply to the affected area(s) once a day for up to 4 weeks; rub in gently and completely
• The maximum weekly dose should not exceed 60 g.
• Treatment of more than 30% body surface area is not recommended.
• Discontinue therapy when control is achieved.
• Do not use with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician.
• Avoid use on the face, eyes, groin, or axillae, or if skin atrophy is present at the treatment site.

TOPICAL SUSPENSION:
12 years and older:

• Apply to affected area(s) once daily for up to 8 weeks.
• The maximum weekly dose should not exceed 60 g.
• Treatment of more than 30% body surface area is not recommended.
• Discontinue therapy when control is achieved.
• Do not use with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician.
• Avoid use on the face, eyes, groin, or axillae, or if skin atrophy is present at the treatment site.

FOAM AEROSOL:
12 years and older:

• Apply to affected area(s) once daily for up to 4 weeks; rub in gently and completely
• Do not use more than 60 g every 4 days.
• Discontinue therapy when control is achieved.
• Do not use with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician.
• Avoid use on the face, eyes, groin, or axillae, or if skin atrophy is present at the treatment site.

Uses:

• Ointment and foam formulations: For the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients 12 years of age and older
• Topical suspension: For plaque psoriasis of the scalp in patients 12 to 17 years

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• None

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

• Rub product in gently and completely.
• Patients should wash their hands after application of the product.
• Avoid excessive exposure to either natural or artificial sunlight. Physicians may wish to limit or avoid use of phototherapy in such patients.
• Do not use this drug combination orally, ophthalmically, or intravaginally.
• Instruct patients to shake bottle prior to using the topical suspension or foam.

General:
This topical drug combination may cause eye irritation. Eye exposure should be avoided.

Frequently asked questions

• Can Enstilar be used on the scalp?

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