calcipotriene CALCIPOTRIENE GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS INC.,USA FDA Approved Calcipotriene Cream USP, 0.005% contains calcipotriene, USP, a synthetic vitamin D 3 derivative, for topical dermatological use. Chemically, calcipotriene, USP is (5Z,7E,22E,24S)-24-cyclopropyl-9,10-secochola-5,7,10(19),22-tetraene-1α,3β,24-triol, with the empirical formula C 27 H 40 O 3 , a molecular weight of 412.62 and the following structural formula: Calcipotriene, USP is a white or almost white crystalline powder. Calcipotriene Cream USP, 0.005% contains 50 mcg/g anhydrous calcipotriene, USP in a cream base of benzyl alcohol, ceteth-20, cetostearyl alcohol, disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, glycerin, medium chain triglycerides, mineral oil, monosodium phosphate monohydrate, purified water and white petrolatum. structuralformula
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Substance Calcipotriene
Route
TOPICAL
Applications
ANDA205772

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Treats Conditions
Indications And Usage Calcipotriene Cream 0 005 Is Indicated For The Treatment Of Plaque Psoriasis The Safety And Effectiveness Of Topical Calcipotriene In Dermatoses Other Than Psoriasis Have Not Been Established

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type BOX
UPC
0368462501665 0368462501658
UNII
143NQ3779B
Packaging

PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL-60 gm Carton NDC 68462-501-65 Calcipotriene Cream USP, 0.005% 60 gm Carton label carton60g; PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL-120 gm Carton NDC 68462-501-66 Calcipotriene Cream USP, 0.005% 120 gm Carton Label carton120g

Package Descriptions
  • PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL-60 gm Carton NDC 68462-501-65 Calcipotriene Cream USP, 0.005% 60 gm Carton label carton60g
  • PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL-120 gm Carton NDC 68462-501-66 Calcipotriene Cream USP, 0.005% 120 gm Carton Label carton120g

Overview

Calcipotriene Cream USP, 0.005% contains calcipotriene, USP, a synthetic vitamin D 3 derivative, for topical dermatological use. Chemically, calcipotriene, USP is (5Z,7E,22E,24S)-24-cyclopropyl-9,10-secochola-5,7,10(19),22-tetraene-1α,3β,24-triol, with the empirical formula C 27 H 40 O 3 , a molecular weight of 412.62 and the following structural formula: Calcipotriene, USP is a white or almost white crystalline powder. Calcipotriene Cream USP, 0.005% contains 50 mcg/g anhydrous calcipotriene, USP in a cream base of benzyl alcohol, ceteth-20, cetostearyl alcohol, disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, glycerin, medium chain triglycerides, mineral oil, monosodium phosphate monohydrate, purified water and white petrolatum. structuralformula

Indications & Usage

Calcipotriene cream, 0.005%, is indicated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. The safety and effectiveness of topical calcipotriene in dermatoses other than psoriasis have not been established.

Dosage & Administration

Apply a thin layer of calcipotriene cream to the affected skin twice daily and rub in gently and completely. The safety and efficacy of calcipotriene cream have been demonstrated in patients treated for eight weeks.

Warnings & Precautions
WARNINGS Contact dermatitis, including allergic contact dermatitis, has been observed with the use of calcipotriene cream.
Contraindications

Calcipotriene cream is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation. It should not be used by patients with demonstrated hypercalcemia or evidence of vitamin D toxicity. Calcipotriene cream should not be used on the face.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience In controlled clinical trials, the most frequent adverse experiences reported for calcipotriene cream, 0.005% were cases of skin irritation, which occurred in approximately 10 to 15% of patients. Rash, pruritus, dermatitis and worsening of psoriasis were reported in 1 to 10% of patients. Postmarketing Experience Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. The following adverse reactions associated with the use of calcipotriene cream have been identified post-approval: contact dermatitis, including allergic contact dermatitis. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA at 1 (888) 721-7115 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Storage & Handling

HOW SUPPLIED Calcipotriene cream USP, 0.005% is available in: 60 gram tube (1 tube per carton), NDC 68462-501-65 120 gram tube (1 tube per carton), NDC 68462-501-66 STORAGE Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not freeze. Distributed by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 Questions? 1 (888) 721-7115 www.glenmarkpharma-us.com March 2025 glenmarklogo STORAGE Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not freeze. Distributed by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 Questions? 1 (888) 721-7115 www.glenmarkpharma-us.com March 2025 glenmarklogo


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