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)