Sorilux (Topical)

Generic name:calcipotriene (topical route) [ kal-si-poe-TRYE-een ]
Drug class:Topical antipsoriatics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 12, 2021.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Calcitrene
Dovonex
Sorilux

Available Dosage Forms:

Cream
Solution
Ointment
Foam

Therapeutic Class: Antipsoriatic

Pharmacologic Class: Vitamin D Analog

Uses for Sorilux

Calcipotriene is used to treat plaque psoriasis of the skin and scalp. It is a form of vitamin D that works by changing how the skin cells are made in the areas affected by psoriasis.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using Sorilux

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Sorilux® in children 4 years of age and older. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 4 years of age.

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of Dovonex® in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of calcipotriene in the elderly.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Sorilux Topical