User:Mr. Ibrahem/Calcipotriol

Calcipotriol, also known as calcipotriene, is a medication used to treat psoriasis. It is applied to the skin. It is also available in combination with betamethasone.

Common side effects include skin irritation, itchiness, and worsening psoriasis. Other side effects may include increased sensitivity to UV radiation and high calcium. Safety in pregnancy is unclear. It is a manufactured derivative of calcitriol, a form of vitamin D.

Calcipotriol was patented in 1985 and approved for medical use in 1991. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication. In the United States 60 grams costs about 70 USD as of 2021.