Heximar Ointment
indicated to manage psoriasis symptoms to alleviate skin lesions.
Strengths: 15 · 30g
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Dovonex
- Therapeutic class
Antipsoriatic
- Pharmacological class
Vitamin D analogue
- Minor side effects
skin irritation; burning; stinging
- Moderate side effects
dermatitis; erythema; rash
- Serious side effects
hypercalcaemia — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Ointment
- Administration route
Cutaneous use
- Patient summary
indicated to manage psoriasis symptoms to alleviate skin lesions.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Leo Pharma
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
Up to 8 weeks
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
Consult physician for paediatric use.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Consult physician.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to calcipotriol; calcium metabolism disorders; severe hepatic impairment; severe renal impairment
Precautions and warnings
do not exceed maximum weekly dosage; wash hands thoroughly after application; avoid facial contact
Mechanism of action
Calcipotriol is a synthetic vitamin D analogue that promotes normal keratinocyte differentiation and suppresses excessive cell proliferation in psoriatic plaques, helping manage scaling and thickness.
Heximar Ointment
indicated to manage psoriasis symptoms to alleviate skin lesions.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Calcipotriol
- Listed indication(s): Plaque Psoriasis
Usually available as
- 3 tubes - 15 g1512-15-g-17980
- 2 tubes - 30 g1512-30-g-17984