Calcipotriene is a vitamin d analog sold in the U.S. under 3 brand and generic names, for psoriasis. Below: what the FDA label says, every product that contains it, what the pills look like, and its recall record.
From the FDA label for Sorilux (application NDA022563). Other calcipotriene products — different forms, different strengths — are dosed differently. Follow the label for the one you were prescribed.
Foam is for topical use only. SORILUX Foam is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Apply a thin layer of SORILUX Foam twice daily to the affected areas and rub in gently and completely. Avoid contact with the face and eyes. For topical use only; not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. ( 2 ) Apply twice daily. ( 2 )
reported in ≥ 1% of subjects treated with SORILUX Foam and at a higher incidence than subjects treated with vehicle were application site erythema and application site pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Mayne Pharma at 1-844-825-8500 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . ( 6 ) 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. SORILUX Foam was studied in four vehicle-controlled trials. A total of 1094 adult subjects with plaque psoriasis, including 654 exposed to SORILUX Foam, were treated twice daily for 8 weeks. Adverse reactions reported in ≥1% of subjects treated with SORILUX Foam and at a higher incidence than subjects treated with vehicle were application site erythema (2%) and application site pain (3%). The incidence of these adverse reactions was similar between the body and scalp. In an open-label study, 19 pediatric subjects age 12 to less than 17 years applied SORILUX Foam twice daily for 14 days and once on Day 15. Adverse reactions included application site pain, application site pruritus and pruritus [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2 and 12.3) and Pediatric Use…
Foam should not be used by patients with known hypercalcemia. Do not use in patients with known hypercalcemia. ( 4 )
Same active ingredient — different manufacturer, form, price and FDA recall record. That last one is what our independent score measures.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Typical price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $1 |
A combination is a different drug — different dosing, different warnings. It is listed here so you can find it, not so you can substitute it.
Sources: FDA openFDA drug label, National Drug Code Directory, and Enforcement (recall) database. This page reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice. Dosing is set by your prescriber.
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $1 | View → |