Calcitriol is indicated in topical treatment of mild to moderately severe plaque psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris) with up to 35% of body surface area involvement.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
Cutaneous
2 - 2 {spreads}
From 1 To 1 {spreads} 2 time(s) per day every day
Calcitriol should be applied to the psoriasis affected areas twice per day, once in the morning and once in the evening before retiring and after washing. It is recommended that not more than 35% of the body surface be exposed to daily treatment. Not more than 30 g of ointment should be used per day. There is limited clinical experience available for the use of this dosage regimen of more than 6 weeks.
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