טאקאלציטול לפסוריאזיס

About tacalcitol

Tacalcitol is used to treat plaque psoriasis - this is the most common type of פסוריאזיס. It is a condition where red scaly patches develop on your skin, called plaques. The most common areas affected are over your elbows and knees, the scalp and the lower part of your back. The patches may vary in size from time to time and can be itchy. Treatment for psoriasis aims to clear the plaques as much as possible.

Psoriasis is caused by cells in the outer layer of your skin multiplying faster than normal. This causes the older and dead skin cells to build up on the surface of your skin, causing the red scaly patches. Tacalcitol works by slowing this overproduction of skin cells which eases the inflamed, scaly areas. It is similar to vitamin D, which is a vitamin essential for healthy skin.

Before using tacalcitol

To make sure that this is the right treatment for you, before you start using tacalcitol it is important that your doctor knows:

• אם את בהריון, מנסה להיכנס להריון או מניקה.

• If you have been told you have a form of psoriasis known as erythrodermic or pustular psoriasis. This is because more severe forms of psoriasis like these should only be treated with close supervision of a skin specialist doctor.

• אם נאמר לך שיש לך רמות גבוהות של סידן בדם, או אם לגופך יש בעיות בעיבוד סידן.

• אם אתה נוטל תרופות אחרות או משתמש בתכשירים אחרים לעור. זה כולל כל תרופה שניתן לרכוש ללא מרשם, כמו גם תרופות צמחיות ומשלימות.

• אם אי פעם הייתה לך תגובה אלרגית לתרופה.

How to use tacalcitol

• Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about applying tacalcitol and will provide you with a full list of the side-effects which you could experience from using it.

• Apply a thin layer of ointment once each day. It is recommended that you apply it in the evening before you go to bed. If you are using the ointment on your scalp, it can be shampooed out the next morning.

• You should not use more than 10 g of tacalcitol ointment per day. This is because tacalcitol is absorbed through your skin and can cause problems if more than this amount is used.

• Wash your hands well afterwards. This will help prevent tacalcitol getting on to any areas of your skin which are unaffected by psoriasis.

להפיק את המרב מהטיפול שלך

• נסה לשמור על הפגישות הקבועות שלך עם הרופא. זה כדי שהרופא יוכל לבדוק את ההתקדמות שלך.

• If you are also using a moisturiser for your skin, use this first and then wait until it has soaked into your skin before you apply tacalcitol.

• If you have been advised to use tacalcitol on your face, apply it carefully so that you do not get any into your eyes. Also, remember to apply a thin layer only, as there is a greater chance it could cause irritation on your face.

• You should start to see an improvement in your skin within a few weeks. This improvement will continue for a further few weeks until you feel the full benefit. Continue to apply tacalcitol regularly for as long as you have been recommended so that you get the full benefit.

Can tacalcitol cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the ones associated with tacalcitol, although these occur rarely. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with the medicine. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to this preparation, please speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.

How to store tacalcitol

• שמור את כל התרופות מחוץ להישג ידם וראייתם של ילדים.

• יש לאחסן במקום קריר ויבש, הרחק מחום ואור ישיר.

מידע חשוב על כל התרופות