Dovonex (Calcipotriene Topical) - Summary

DOVONEX SUMMARY

Dovonex^®
(calcipotriene ointment),
0.005%

Dovonex^® (calcipotriene ointment), 0.005% contains the compound calcipotriene, a synthetic vitamin D₃ derivative for topical dermatological use.

Dovonex (calcipotriene ointment), 0.005%, is indicated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults. The safety and effectiveness of topical calcipotriene in dermatoses other than psoriasis have not been established.

DOVONEX NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Dovonex (Calcipotriene Topical)

Patient Recruitment In Psoriasis Trial For Arana's Inflammatory Drug ART621 Completed; Results Expected In Q1 2009
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today [2008.08.29]

After Fits and Starts, New Hope for Psoriasis Patients
Source: MedicineNet Psoriasis Specialty [2008.08.26]

After Fits and Starts, New Hope for Psoriasis Patients (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health News Search RSS Feed [2008.08.25]

Xamiol(R) - LEO Pharma's New Drug For The Treatment Of Scalp Psoriasis - Is Approved In Europe
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today [2008.08.24]

Psoriasis: More Than Skin Deep
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today [2008.08.22]

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Published Studies Related to Dovonex (Calcipotriene Topical)

A randomized, multicenter study of calcipotriene ointment and clobetasol propionate foam in the sequential treatment of localized plaque-type psoriasis: short- and long-term outcomes. [2006.10]

Early onset of action and efficacy of a combination of calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate in the treatment of psoriasis. [2003.01]

A comparison of tazarotene 0.1% gel once daily plus mometasone furoate 0.1% cream once daily versus calcipotriene 0.005% ointment twice daily in the treatment of plaque psoriasis. [2000.10]

Topical therapy for psoriasis with the use of augmented betamethasone and calcipotriene on alternate weeks. [2000.07]

Calcipotriene ointment and halobetasol ointment in the long-term treatment of psoriasis: effects on the duration of improvement. [1998.09]

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Clinical Trials Related to Dovonex (Calcipotriene Topical)

Efficacy and Safety of Calcipotriol Cream and (Calcipotriol + Betamethasone Dipropionate) Ointment in Psoriasis Vulgaris [Completed]

Efficacy of Calcipotriol Plus Betamethasone Gel Versus Calcipotriol Scalp Solution in Scalp Psoriasis [Completed]

Efficacy and Safety of Calcipotriene/Betamethasone Gel/Ointment in Psoriasis [Completed]

A Study of Sequential Treatment With Daivobet (Betamethasone Dipropionate Plus Calcipotriol) and Daivonex (Calcipotriol) in Patients With Psoriasis. [Recruiting]

Efficacy and Safety of Calcipotriol Plus Betamethasone Dipropionate Gel in Scalp Psoriasis [Completed]

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