betamethasone/calcipotriene (Enstilar)

Indications

• plaque psoriasis

Dosage

• apply QD to affected areas for up to 4 weeks. Patients should
• stop when control is achieved
• maximum dose 60 g every 4 days (15 g/day)

alcohol-free foam in a pressurized spray for application to large areas of plaque psoriasis

Adverse effects

• skin irritation & pruritus at sites of application
• folliculitis,
• skin hypopigmentation
• hypercalcemia
• urticaria
• exacerbation of psoriasis

More general terms

• pharmacologic combination
• topical agent
• dermatologic agent

Components

• betamethasone dipropionate; betamethasone valerate (Celestone, Soluspan, Betasone)
• calcipotriene; calcipotriol (Dovonex, Dovobet)