Calpsor Ointment

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)

Calpsor 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.

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General Information

Contains

Calcipotriol (0.005% w/w)

Marketer

Eris Lifesciences Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Calpsor 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. Calpsor 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.

Uses of Calpsor Ointment

Psoriasis

Benefits of Calpsor Ointment

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. Calpsor 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.

Side effects of Calpsor Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Calpsor

Dry skin
Skin irritation
Itching
Burning sensation
Stinging sensation
Rash

How to use Calpsor Ointment

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.

How Calpsor Ointment works

Calpsor Ointment is a synthetic form of vitamin D belonging to the class of medicines called ‘anti-psoriatics’. It lowers the rate with which skin cells grow, thereby controlling the psoriatic condition.

All substitutes for Calpsor Ointment

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Quick tips

Calpsor Ointment should be applied as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
Do not apply to broken, diseased, infected, inflamed or irritated skin, or to open wounds.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after 2-4 weeks of treatment.
Avoid direct contact with sunlight. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing while stepping out.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Calpsor 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

Calpsor 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

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

Is Calpsor Ointment a steroid?

No, Calpsor 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. Calpsor Ointment works by reducing the excess amount of cells your skin makes.

How long does it take Calpsor Ointment to work?

Calpsor 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.

Can Calpsor Ointment be used on the face?

No, Calpsor 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.

How to use Calpsor Ointment?

Always use it exactly as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after applying Calpsor 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.

Who should not use Calpsor Ointment?

Calpsor 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Synthetic Vitamin D Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Topical Vitamin D3 Analogues

References

Patient concerns

Any treatment available for planto palmer psoriasis, Without using steroids.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Calpsor ointment twice a day

from last one year having psoraiasis disease consulted doctor before 7 months they prescribed medicens -TECZINE 5mg -MEXT 7.5 F and creams- from last one year having psoriasis disease consulted doctor they prescribed medicines like psoriasis disease frm one yr,doctor prescribed MEXT 7.5F TUCZINE 5mg emolene & calpsor creams

Dr. Banashree Majumdar

Dermatology

Dear Mr PATIENT can understand your problem but you need to understand that psoriasis is a chronic disease with propensity to spread, with a waxing waning course which is quite unpredictable. You may require some oral medications apart from topical. You need to visit nearby dermatologist personally you are intelligent enough to understand the fact that we cannot prescribe any medication which have a lot of side effects online, as it can harm you.

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Name: Eris Lifesciences Ltd
Address: 8th Floor, Commerce House IV, Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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Calpsor Ointment

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Calpsor Ointment

Benefits of Calpsor Ointment

Side effects of Calpsor Ointment

How to use Calpsor Ointment

How Calpsor Ointment works

All substitutes for Calpsor Ointment

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Pasitrex Ointment

Psoribax Ointment

Soronil 0.005% Ointment

Soristop Ointment

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is Calpsor Ointment a steroid?

How long does it take Calpsor Ointment to work?

Can Calpsor Ointment be used on the face?

How to use Calpsor Ointment?

Who should not use Calpsor Ointment?

Fact Box

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

Patient concerns

Any treatment available for planto palmer psoriasis, Without using steroids.

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