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What is Taclonex Ointment and what is it used for?
Taclonex Ointment is a prescription medicine called a topical (skin-use
only). Taclonex Ointment is used on the skin to treat psoriasis vulgaris in
adults. Taclonex Ointment contains
• calcipotrienehydrate, which is somewhat similar to vitamin D, but notthe same
as vitamin D, and
• betamethasone dipropionate, which is a strong (potent) corticosteroid.
It is very important that you use Taclonex Ointment only as directed, in order
to avoid serious side effects. Taclonex Ointment is not recommended for use in
children. Taclonex Ointment has not been studied in patients under the age of
18.
Who should not use Taclonex Ointment?
Do not use Taclonex Ointment if you:
• have a calcium metabolismdisorder
• have one of the following types of psoriasis:
o erythrodermic psoriasis
o exfoliative psoriasis
o pustular psoriasis
• are allergic to anything in Taclonex Ointment. See the end of this leaflet for
a complete list of ingredients.
What should I tell my doctor before using Taclonex Ointment?
Tell your doctor about all of your health conditions, including if you:
• have a skin infection. Your skin infection should be treated before starting
Taclonex Ointment
• have thin-skin (atrophy) atthe site to be treated. You should not use Taclonex
Ointment
• are getting phototherapytreatments for your psoriasis
• are pregnant or planning tobecome pregnant. It is not known if
TaclonexOintment can harm your unborn baby. You and your doctor will have to
decide if Taclonex Ointment is right for you while pregnant
• are breastfeeding. It is not known if Taclonex Ointment passes into your milk
and if it can harm your baby
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription,
and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. TaclonexOintment
and some other medicines can interact with each other. Especially tell your
doctor if you use:
• other corticosteroid medicines
• other medicines for your psoriasis
What are the possible side effects of Taclonex Ointment?
The most common side effects are:
• itching
• rash
• skin burning
Other less common side effects with Taclonex Ointment include:
• redness of the skin
• inflamed hair pores (folliculitis)
• psoriasis
• skin irritation
• change of skin color (at the site of application)
• thinning of the skin (atrophy)
• swollen fine blood vessels (this makes your skin appear red at the site of
application)
TaclonexOintment may cause serious side effects if you use too much or use it
for too long. TaclonexOintment can pass through your skin. Serious side effects
may include:
• too much calcium in your blood
• adrenal gland problems
Your doctor may do special blood and urine tests to check your calcium levels
and adrenal gland function while you are using Taclonex Ointment. Call your
doctor about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.These are
not all of the side effects with TaclonexOintment. Ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more information.
General information about TaclonexOintment
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in
patient information leaflets. Do not use Taclonex Ointment for a condition for
which it was not prescribed. Do not give ointment to other people, even if they
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