Calcib C Ointment
Calcib C Ointment is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that are used to treat psoriasis. It provides relief from redness, itching, and swelling. It removes the dead skin cells and helps in softening the skin.
Calcib C Ointment
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Calcib C Ointment is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that are used to treat psoriasis. It provides relief from redness, itching, and swelling. It removes the dead skin cells and helps in softening the skin.
Calcib C Ointment is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that are used to treat psoriasis. It provides relief from redness, itching, and swelling. It removes the dead skin cells and helps in softening the skin.
Calcib C Ointment should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. It is for external use only.
Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies to this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include itching and rashes at the application site. If these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from any other disease. This medicine is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.
03Uses
Psoriasis
04How To Use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.
05How It Works
Calcib C Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Calcipotriol and Clobetasol which treat psoriasis. 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. Clobetasol is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Calcib C Ointment?
A: If you miss a dose of Calcib C Ointment, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin problem in which skin cells build up and form scales and dry patches which are itchy and painful. Applying Calcib C Ointment helps manage psoriasis symptoms like itching, pain, redness, swelling, or irritation. It also moisturizes the skin and makes it soft and smooth. Clean and dry the affected area before applying Calcib C Ointment. Use it at least 2-3 times a day or as prescribed. You may see a change in your skin appearance after few weeks.
08Safety Information
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Calcib C Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Calcib C Ointment is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:
No interaction found/established
Kidney:
No interaction found/established
Liver:
No interaction found/established
09Drug Tips
Calcib C Ointment is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort associated with psoriasis.
It is advisable to apply it once a day. For best effect, leave it on during the day if you have applied it in the morning, or overnight if you have used it in the evening.
Apply to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
Don’t cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
If you are using a moisturizer along with this preparation, apply the moisturizer first. Then wait 10-15 minutes before applying Calcib C Ointment.
Do not apply it on open wounds and cuts.
Your skin may become more sensitive to sunlight than normal while you are using Calcib C Ointment. Try to avoid sitting out in the sun and do not use sunbeds.
Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after 2 weeks of treatment.
References
Sources and references
Katoh N, Kishimoto S. Combination of calcipotriol and clobetasol propionate as a premixed ointment for the treatment of psoriasis. Eur J Dermatol. 2003;13(4):382-4. [Accessed 26 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Calcipotriol. Camberley, Surrey: Sandoz Limited; 2007 [revised 04 Dec. 2017]. [Accessed 28 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Clobetasol. Uxbridge, Middlesex: GlaxoSmithKline UK; 1993 [revised 18 Oct. 2017]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
ScienceDirect. Calcipotriol. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Clobetasol. Melville, New York: Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 1994. [revised Nov. 2012] [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Calcipotriene [Drug Label]. Dublin, Ireland: LEO Laboratories Ltd.; 2015. [Accessed 14 Aug. 2024] (online) Available from: View
Clobetasol propionate [Prescribing Information]. Fort Worth, Texas: Galderma Laboratories, L.P.; 2012. [Accessed 14 Aug. 2024] (online) Available from: View
