Calisor Ointment is a topical medication used in the treatment of mild to moderately severe psoriasis. It works by lowering the rate at which skin cells grow. This reduces the red, scaly patches on the skin.

Calisor Ointment is used to treat psoriasis (raised red patches and silver coloured scaly patches)

Uses of Calisor Ointment

Psoriasis

Benefits of Calisor Ointment

In Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Calisor Ointment reduces the scaly, itchy patches along with other symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling or irritation which may develop on the different parts of the body. Use it for as long as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. It may take several months to become fully effective. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side effects of Calisor Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Calisor

Dry skin
Skin irritation
Itching
Burning sensation
Stinging sensation
Rash

How to use Calisor Ointment

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Calisor Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Calisor Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

Calisor Ointment should be applied as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
Do not apply to broken, diseased, infected, inflamed or irritated skin, or to open wounds.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after 2-4 weeks of treatment.
Avoid direct contact with sunlight. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing while stepping out.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Synthetic Vitamin D Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Topical Vitamin D3 Analogues

Patient concerns

I have some rashes like patches on scalp Fungal infection

Dr. Rajesh Garg

Internal Medicine

Sent Pict. May be psoriasis

Will soriasis come because of tonsils

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Yes . Guttate psoriasis can flare up if you have tonsillitis . But the occurrence of. Psoriasis is mostly genetic in nature

FAQs

Is Calisor Ointment a steroid?

No, Calisor Ointment is not a steroid. It is a synthetic variant of vitamin D3. Vitamin D is responsible for the growth of skin cells. In psoriasis, there is excessive growth of skin cells which do not fall off and appear as scaly patches. Due to this your skin develops raised red and silver colored scaly patches. Calisor Ointment works by reducing the excess amount of cells your skin makes.

How long does it take Calisor Ointment to work?

Calisor Ointment may start showing improvement after about 2 weeks of starting the treatment but this may vary from person to person. You may observe significant improvement in signs and symptoms after about 8 weeks of treatment but full clearing is achieved in very few patients. Discuss with your doctor if you are not sure.

Can Calisor Ointment be used on the face?

No, Calisor Ointment should not be used on the face as it may cause skin irritation. Also, there are chances of it getting in the eyes. You should also be careful while using in skin folds such as the armpits or under the breasts. This is because you are more likely to get skin side effects in these areas.

How to use Calisor Ointment?

Always use it exactly as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after applying Calisor Ointment. It is meant only for application on skin. Apply it on the area of the skin which has psoriasis (red and white scaly patches). You can squeeze the medicine directly on the skin or if you want you can squeeze it on your finger first. Apply it in a good quantity (thickly) and then gently rub it in to cover the area of psoriasis, till it disappears. Always wash your hands after use.

Who should not use Calisor Ointment?

Calisor Ointment should not be used by patients who are allergic to it, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have severe liver or severe kidney problems, or have high or low blood levels of calcium. Also, this medicine should not be given to children less than 6 years of age.

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