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Betamethasone and Calcipotriene (Topical Application Route)
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Description
Betamethasone and calcipotriene combination is used on the skin and scalp to treat psoriasis.
Betamethasone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It helps relieve redness, pain, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by certain skin problems.
Calcipotriene is a form of Vitamin D. It works by changing how the skin cells are produced in areas affected by psoriasis.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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