Drug details

Taclonex (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate)

type of Antipsoriatics, Topical

Taclonex (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) Ointment is a combination of a form of vitamin D and a topical (for the skin) corticosteroid used to treat psoriasis vulgaris.

The drug is often used to treat Psoriasis .

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • nausea,
  • loss of appetite,
  • vomiting,
  • diarrhea,
  • weight loss,
  • confusion,
  • tiredness,
  • blurred vision,
  • constipation,
  • dry mouth,
  • worsening of your skin condition,
  • redness, warmth, swelling, oozing, or severe irritation of any treated skin,
  • increased thirst,
  • increased urination,
  • fruity breath odor,
  • weight gain (especially in your face or your upper back and torso),
  • slow wound healing,
  • thinning or discolored skin,
  • increased body hair,
  • muscle weakness,
  • mood changes,
  • menstrual changes, and
  • sexual changes
  • eye pain,
  • increased thirst or urination,
  • tunnel vision,
  • seeing halos around lights,
The following drugs are related to Taclonex, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Clobex Spray (clobetasol propionate spray)
  • Emerphed (ephedrine sulfate injection)
  • Ultravate X Cream (halobetasol propionate)
  • Tazorac (tazarotene gel)