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In Depth

Generic Name: BETAMETHASONE/CALCIPOTRIENE (CALCIPOTRIOL) - TOPICAL
Pronounced: (bay-tah-METH-ah-sown/kal-SIP-oh-try-een)

Taclonex Top Overdose

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 can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Taclonex Top Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Taclonex Top Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood calcium levels, adrenal gland function tests such as morning cortisol blood tests) may be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Try to identify and reduce the triggers that may worsen your psoriasis (e.g., stress, skin injury). Discuss with your doctor additional ways to control symptoms, such as using a moisturizer to treat dry, itching skin.

Taclonex Top Storage

Store the US product in its tightly capped tube at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.

Store the Canadian product in the refrigerator or at room temperature between 41-77 degrees F (5-25 degrees C). However, refrigerating the product may make it more difficult to apply. If you are using this product on delicate skin, it is best to store this medication at room temperature so it is easier to rub it in.

Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.