Calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate

Calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate
Combination of
CalcipotriolVitamin D3 analog
Betamethasone dipropionateCorticosteroid
Clinical data
Trade namesTaclonex, Enstilar, Dovobet, others
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Pregnancy
category
  • AU: B3
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administration
Topical
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Calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate, sold under the brand name Taclonex among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication of the synthetic vitamin D3 analog calcipotriol (also known as calcipotriene) and the synthetic corticosteroid betamethasone dipropionate for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. It is provided in the form of ointment, topical suspension/ gel, aerosol foam and cream.

Ointment and topical suspensions are both available as a generic medication.