Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm
About Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm
Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm belongs to the class of 'antipsoriatic agents', primarily used to treat psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin disorder in which skin cells multiply and form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales. These red patches can commonly appear on the scalp, elbows, knees and lower back.
Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm consists of two medicines, namely: Clobetasol (corticosteroid) and Calcipotriol (synthetic Vitamin D). Clobetasol is a highly potent 'corticosteroid' with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic (relieves itching) and vasoconstrictive (narrows blood vessels) properties. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers), which make the skin red, swollen and itchy. On the other hand, Calcipotriol (also known as calcipotriene) is a man-made form of Vitamin D that belongs to the class of antipsoriatic agents. It helps in the inhibition of the overproduction of skin cells. It is used to treat plaque psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris), a condition that develops thick red patches on the skin with a silver or white scaly layer.
Use this medication on the skin only as advised by the doctor. Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm is generally safe to use. Some may experience common side effects like itching, redness, stinging sensation, dryness and rash. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth while using Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm. Rinse it off with water thoroughly if you get the cream in these areas. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm or any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any active skin infections before using Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm only with proper consultation and caution. Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm is not recommended for children less than 12 years of age.
Uses of Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm
Medicinal Benefits
Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm treats psoriasis and is a combination of two medicines: namely: Clobetasol and Calcipotriol (also known as calcipotriene). Clobetasol is a corticosteroid medicine. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers), which make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Calcipotriol is a man-made form of Vitamin D that is an antipsoriatic agent. It inhibits the excess production of skin cells that leads to the formation of scales and patches of the skin in psoriasis. Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm helps treat plaque psoriasis, a most common type of psoriasis that develops thick red patches on the skin, with a silver or white scaly layer.
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Side Effects of Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm
Drug Warnings
Brief your medical history to the doctor, if you are allergic to Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm or any of its components. Therapy with topical corticosteroids like Clobetasol should be administered cautiously in patients with bacterial, fungal, viral and protozoa infections. Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm is not recommended for diaper rash. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should use Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm only with proper doctor consultation and caution. Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm is for external use only. Avoid contact of Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm with eyes, nose and mouth. Rinse it off with water thoroughly if you get the cream/ointment in these areas. Do not put a bandage or a dressing on the affected area while using Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm unless advised by the doctor. Always wash hands before and after the application of Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm. Do not store Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm above 25°C.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Keep your doctor informed of all the medicines, including topical products you use, before starting Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using Calpsor C Ointment 30 gm, let your doctor know if you have any fungal, viral, and protozoa infections
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Psoriasis: It is a skin disorder in which skin cells multiply and form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales. These red patches can commonly appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Psoriasis is a noncontagious (not spread by contact), chronic immune condition with no cure. It can be mild, moderate and severe based on the patches coverage on the skin. People with 80-90% suffering from psoriasis have plaque psoriasis. Psoriasis can be pustular, guttate, inverse and erythrodermic. Pustular psoriasis mainly covers palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Guttate psoriasis usually starts in childhood or young age and affects the torso and limbs. Inverse psoriasis forms bright red lesions in armpits, groin and under the breasts. Erythrodermic psoriasis is triggered by sunburn, infections and certain medications that cause redness and shedding of the skin.