Instructions for Xamiol (calcipotriol, betamethasone) gel
English product name
Xamiol
Release Form Xamiol
gel d/external approx. 500 μg+50 μg/1 g: 15 g, 30 g or 60 g tube
Description
The gel for outdoor use is almost transparent, from colorless to almost white color; on the surface can be observed a thin fat film.
1g
betamethasone dipropionate 643μg,
betamethasone equivalent 500μg
calcipotriol monohydrate 52 ug,
calcipotriol equivalent 50μg
Auxiliary substances: paraffin liquid 820 mg, polypropylene glycol stearate 160 mg, castor hydrogenated oil 20 mg.
ATC codes
D05AX52 Calcipotriol in combination with other drugs
Clinical-pharmacological groups / Group affiliation
Preparation with antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory action for the treatment of psoriasis
Active substance
- calcipotriol
- betamethasone
Pharmaco-therapeutic group Xamiol
Psoriasis treatment agent
Pharmacological effect
Combined medicinal agent for external use.
Calcipotriol is a synthetic analogue of the active metabolite of vitamin D. It causes inhibition of keratinocyte proliferation and accelerates their morphological differentiation.
Betamethasone - GKS for outdoor use; has local anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictor and immunosuppressive effects, however, the exact mechanisms of anti-inflammatory action of topical steroids are not completely clear.
Testimony Xamiol
- Chronic vulgar plaque psoriasis.
- Psoriasis of the scalp; psoriasis of light and moderate severity of other parts of the body.
Method of use, course and dosage Xamiol
Outside. Adults are applied to the affected areas of skin 1 time / day.
The maximum daily dose is 15 g; the maximum weekly dose is 100 g.
The conformity of indications and the dosage form used should be strictly observed
Nosology (ICD codes)
- L40
- Psoriasis
