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In calcipotriol/betamethasone ointment, calcipotriol is a vitamin D analogue proposed from in-vitro evidence to promote keratinocyte differentiation and suppress proliferation, while betamethasone is a potent corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, itch-relieving, vasoconstrictive and immunosuppressive effects, without curing the underlying condition.
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- Calcipotriol/Betamethasone 50 micrograms/g + 0.5 mg/g ointmentNeon Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 1Document updated
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