Manufacturer: Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Salt Composition : Tacalcitol(4mcg/gm)
Tube of 20gm Ointment
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Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment is for external use only. You should always use it exactly as your doctor has told you. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medication work better by keeping the affected areas clean.
Use of this medicine may cause burning, itching, and redness of skin at the site of application. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact, wash your eyes thoroughly with plenty of water. You should stop taking it straight away if you have any signs of an allergic reaction.
You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. It is recommended to limit or avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or UV light while using this medication. This medicine is not recommended for use in children.
Tacalcitol is derivative of vitamin D₃ belongs to a class of drugs called antipsoriatics. It binds to the keratinocyte (a type of skin cell) vitamin D receptor to the same extent as the natural vitamin D3. It acts by normalising cell growth and development in the skin. It prevents the excessive growth rate of skin cells that leads to scaling of the skin characteristic of Psoriasis.
Pharmacokinetics: Absorption: 0.5% absorbed through psoriatic skin. Distribution: Completely bound to plasma proteins. Excretion: Mainly via urine.
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 Tacalsis
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity and in disorders of calcium metabolism, monitor serum calcium in patients at risk of hypercalcemia and in renal impairment.
Information regarding the use of Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Information regarding the use of Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Tacalcitol is a vitamin D analog indicated in the treatment of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis.
TACALCITOL should not be used along with medicines containing vitamin D (multivitamins and vitamin D) as this medicine may increase calcium levels in the body. Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment is used for the treatment of psoriasis.
Wash your hands before and after applying Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment.
Apply a thin layer of Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment once daily preferably in the evening before you go to bed.
If you have been advised to use Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment on your face, apply it carefully so that it does not into your eyes.
If you are also using a moisturizer for your skin, use it first and then wait until it is completely absorbed by your skin before applying Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment.
If you are using Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment along with UV treatment, then UV radiation should be given in the morning and Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment should be applied at bedtime.
Inform your doctor if you have been told you have high calcium levels in your blood, or if your body has problems processing calcium.
Inform your doctor if you are using any other medicines or skin preparations for treating psoriasis.
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.
Q. How long should I use Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment?
Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment should be used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor to get the most benefit. However, if your symptoms do not improve even after a few weeks of using Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment, please consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment?
Before starting treatment with Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment, tell your doctor if you have any health problems related to calcium levels in your blood (high calcium levels). This is because this medicine is a derivative of vitamin D3 and you may need dose modifications or you may be treated with some alternative medicine. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are allergic to Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment or have had any allergy to it earlier, please discuss it with your doctor before using this medicine.
Q. Is Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment effective?
Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop using it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How to use Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment?
Before using Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment, clean and dry the affected area. Gently and thoroughly massage it into the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes or mouth. If Tacalsis 4mcg Ointment gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.
