Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Dovonex  Dovonex has 14 Side Effects total
7 are Life Threatening
9 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Dovonex |
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| | Dovonex is also known by the generic name Calcipotriene
USES:
This medication is used to treat long-term psoriasis of the scalp. Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin D. It works by slowing down the growth of skin cells.
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Dovonex has 7 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Calcium in Urine - Hypercalcinuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dovonex Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Calcium in the Blood - Hypercalcemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dovonex Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of a Hair Follicle - Folliculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dovonex Critical Seriousness - Psoriasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dovonex Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dovonex Critical Seriousness - Skin Inflammation due to a Topically Applied Medication - Dermatitis due to Topical Drug is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dovonex Critical Seriousness - Thin Fragile Skin - Skin Atrophy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dovonex |
Dovonex has 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | Abnormal Peeling of Skin - Abnormal Desquamation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dovonex Dry Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dovonex Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dovonex Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dovonex Psoriasis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dovonex Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dovonex Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dovonex Skin Inflammation due to a Topically Applied Medication - Dermatitis due to Topical Drug is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dovonex Skin Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dovonex |
Dovonex Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Dovonex has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):
Dovonex has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Dovonex has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Dovonex has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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Dovonex has 7 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Dovonex.
Dovonex Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Calcium Metabolism Disorder - A Disorder of the Body's Use of Calcium is a contraindication of Dovonex.
Guttate Psoriasis is a contraindication of Dovonex.
Hypervitaminosis D - Excessive Amount of Vitamin D in the Body is a contraindication of Dovonex.
Pustular Psoriasis is a contraindication of Dovonex.
Relative Contraindications
Hypercalcemia - High Amount of Calcium in the Blood is a contraindication of Dovonex.
Contraindication Warnings
Congenital Ichthyosis - Dry Scaly Skin Condition Present at Birth is a contraindication of Dovonex.
Hypercalcinuria - High Amount of Calcium in Urine is a contraindication of Dovonex. |
Dovonex has 6 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Calcipotriene 0.005 % Ointment
Calcipotriene 0.005 % Topical Cream
Calcipotriene 0.005 % Topical Soln
Calcitrene 0.005 % Ointment
Dovonex 0.005 % Topical Cream
Dovonex 0.005 % Topical Soln
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Dovonex - Symptoms of overdose may include
This medication may be harmful if swallowed. If overdose or swallowing is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents should call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents should call a provincial poison control center.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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