Individual generic drug information

calcitriol

Reference monograph

Part of registered formulation

CALCITRIOL

Reference record: Calcitriol
Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
Printed source pages: 1353
Age groups indexed: 1

Individual active ingredientSource records are displayed separately

Some source sections could not be separated reliably in the extraction. Review the printed source pages when a field is missing or incomplete.

Overview

Extracted information for Calcitriol only.

Indications And Dose

Mild to moderate plaque psoriasis ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Adult: Apply twice daily, not more than 35% of body surface to be treated daily; maximum 30 g per day

Source page 1353

Contra Indications

Do not apply under occlusion. patients with calcium metabolism disorders

Source page 1353

Cautions

Erythrodermic exfoliative psoriasis (enhanced risk of hypercalcaemia). generalised pustular psoriasis (enhanced risk of hypercalcaemia)

Source page 1353

Safety

Extracted information for Calcitriol only.

Interactions

→Appendix 1: vitamin D substances

Source page 1353

Pregnancy

Manufacturer advises use in restricted amounts only if clearly necessary. Monitoring Monitor urine- and serum-calcium concentration in pregnancy.

Source page 1353

Breast Feeding

Manufacturer advises avoid.

Source page 1353

Hepatic Impairment

Manufacturer advises avoid.

Source page 1353

Renal Impairment

Manufacturer advises avoid—no information available. l HANDLING AND STORAGE Hands should be washed thoroughly after application to avoid inadvertent transfer to other body areas.

Source page 1353

Dose and formulations

Extracted information for Calcitriol only.

Medicinal Forms

There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Ointment ▶Silkis (Galderma (UK) Ltd) Calcitriol 3 microgram per 1 gram Silkis ointment | 100 gram P £18.06 DT = £18.06

Source page 1353

Dose text by age group

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Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

Apply twice daily, not more than 35% of body

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1353

Age labels are extracted from the printed dose headings and require clinical review. Confirm current local guidance, dose, route, formulation, contraindications and interactions before prescribing.

Individual generic drug information

calcitriol

Reference monograph

Part of registered formulation

CALCITRIOL

Reference record: Calcitriol
Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
Printed source pages: 1353
Age groups indexed: 1

Individual active ingredientSource records are displayed separately

Some source sections could not be separated reliably in the extraction. Review the printed source pages when a field is missing or incomplete.

Overview

Extracted information for Calcitriol only.

Indications And Dose

Mild to moderate plaque psoriasis ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Adult: Apply twice daily, not more than 35% of body surface to be treated daily; maximum 30 g per day

Source page 1353

Contra Indications

Do not apply under occlusion. patients with calcium metabolism disorders

Source page 1353

Cautions

Erythrodermic exfoliative psoriasis (enhanced risk of hypercalcaemia). generalised pustular psoriasis (enhanced risk of hypercalcaemia)

Source page 1353

Safety

Extracted information for Calcitriol only.

Interactions

→Appendix 1: vitamin D substances

Source page 1353

Pregnancy

Manufacturer advises use in restricted amounts only if clearly necessary. Monitoring Monitor urine- and serum-calcium concentration in pregnancy.

Source page 1353

Breast Feeding

Manufacturer advises avoid.

Source page 1353

Hepatic Impairment

Manufacturer advises avoid.

Source page 1353

Renal Impairment

Manufacturer advises avoid—no information available. l HANDLING AND STORAGE Hands should be washed thoroughly after application to avoid inadvertent transfer to other body areas.

Source page 1353

Dose and formulations

Extracted information for Calcitriol only.

Medicinal Forms

Source page 1353

Dose text by age group

Filter the extracted dose blocks for this individual drug.

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

Apply twice daily, not more than 35% of body

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1353

Age labels are extracted from the printed dose headings and require clinical review. Confirm current local guidance, dose, route, formulation, contraindications and interactions before prescribing.