Generic name:betamethasone and calcipotriene topical [ BAY-ta-METH-a-sone-and-KAL-si-poe-TRYE-een ]
Drug class:Topical antipsoriatics
What is Taclonex?
Taclonex contains a combination of betamethasone and calcipotriene. Betamethasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin D. It works by decreasing the rate of skin cell reproduction.
Taclonex Ointment is a prescription medicine that is for use on the skin only. The ointment is used to treat psoriasis vulgaris in adults 18 years of age and older. It should be used only on the skin and only by adults.
Taclonex Topical Suspension (liquid) is a used to treat plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body in people 12 years and older.
Adults may use the suspension form of this medicine on the skin or the scalp. The liquid may be used only on the scalp in children who are at least 12 years old. Patients 12 to 17 years should not use more than 60 grams of the suspension per week and patients 18 years and older should not use more than 100 grams per week.
Warnings
Use Taclonex exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use it in larger doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor.
Before using Taclonex, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
If you miss a dose, use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
There may be other drugs that can affect Taclonex. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes...
