CURATODERM Ointment Ref.[7665] Active ingredients: Tacalcitol

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2019  Publisher: Almirall Hermal GmbH, Scholtzstrasse 3, D-21465, Reinbek, Germany

Therapeutic indications

Curatoderm ointment is indicated for the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris in adults.

Posology and method of administration

Posology

Adults and the Elderly

Apply sparingly, once daily to the affected areas, preferably at bedtime. The amount applied should not exceed l0g of ointment/day. Ointment). Normally duration of treatment depends on the severity of the lesions and should be decided by the physician. There is clinical trial experience with continuous and intermittent treatment in adults up to twelve months.

Curatoderm Ointment can be used on all areas of the body (including face, hairline, scalp, axilla and other flexures).

When used on the scalp the ointment can be shampooed out the next morning.

Paediatric population

The safety and efficacy of Curatoderm Ointment in children and adolescents under 18 years have not been established.

Overdose

Overdosing by ingestion of an ointment is very unlikely. It cannot be excluded that topical application of excessive amounts may lead to hypercalcaemia. In this case Curatoderm treatment and other possible vitamin D or calcium supplement intakes must be stopped until serum calcium returns to normal.

Shelf life

Shelf life:

  • 36 months at up to 30°C.
  • 6 months after first opening the tube.

Special precautions for storage

None.

Nature and contents of container

Aluminium tubes with internal lacquer, membrane-sealed opening and plastic screw cap, containing 5g, 20g, 30g or 100g.

Special precautions for disposal and other handling

Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

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