Psoriasis

In Psoriasis Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. They can grow anywhere but most appear on the scalp elbows knees and lower back. Psorcal 0.005% Ointment reduces the scaly itchy patches along with other symptoms of inflammation such as redness swelling or irritation which may develop on the different parts of the body. Use it for as long as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. It may take several months to become fully effective. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

Psorcal 0.005% Ointment is a topical medication used in the treatment of mild to moderately severe psoriasis. It works by lowering the rate at which skin cells grow. This reduces the red scaly patches on the skin.Psorcal 0.005% Ointment is for external use only. You should always use it exactly as your doctor has told you. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time let your doctor know. You can help this medicine work better by keeping the affected areas clean.Common side effects include dry skin skin irritation itching burning sensation stinging sensation redness of skin and rash at the site of application. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Avoid direct contact of the cream or ointment with your eyes. In case of direct contact wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.Before taking this medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Psorcal 0.005% Ointment should not be used on the face as it may cause skin irritation. It is recommended to limit or avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or UV light while using this medication.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

- Alcohol : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Psorcal 0.005% Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Psorcal 0.005% Ointment is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Kidney : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Liver : None <p> No interaction found/established

If you miss a dose of Psorcal 0.005% Ointment take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Synthetic Vitamin D Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: DERMA

Psoriasis

Dry skin | Skin irritation | Itching | Burning sensation | Stinging sensation | Rash

Q. Is Psorcal 0.005% Ointment a steroid?::: No Psorcal 0.005% Ointment is not a steroid. It is a synthetic variant of vitamin D3. Vitamin D is responsible for the growth of skin cells. In psoriasis there is excessive growth of skin cells which do not fall off and appear as scaly patches. Due to this your skin develops raised red and silver colored scaly patches. Psorcal 0.005% Ointment works by reducing the excess amount of cells your skin makes.| Q. How long does it take Psorcal 0.005% Ointment to work?::: Psorcal 0.005% Ointment may start showing improvement after about 2 weeks of starting the treatment but this may vary from person to person. You may observe significant improvement in signs and symptoms after about 8 weeks of treatment but full clearing is achieved in very few patients. Discuss with your doctor if you are not sure.| Q. Can Psorcal 0.005% Ointment be used on the face?::: No Psorcal 0.005% Ointment should not be used on the face as it may cause skin irritation. Also there are chances of it getting in the eyes. You should also be careful while using in skin folds such as the armpits or under the breasts. This is because you are more likely to get skin side effects in these areas.| Q. How to use Psorcal 0.005% Ointment?::: Always use it exactly as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after applying Psorcal 0.005% Ointment. It is meant only for application on skin. Apply it on the area of the skin which has psoriasis (red and white scaly patches). You can squeeze the medicine directly on the skin or if you want you can squeeze it on your finger first. Apply it in a good quantity (thickly) and then gently rub it in to cover the area of psoriasis till it disappears. Always wash your hands after use.| Q. Who should not use Psorcal 0.005% Ointment?::: Psorcal 0.005% Ointment should not be used by patients who are allergic to it are pregnant or breastfeeding have severe liver or severe kidney problems or have high or low blood levels of calcium. Also this medicine should not be given to children less than 6 years of age.