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What is Dovonex (calcipotriol) ointment used to treat?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Dovonex (calcipotriol) ointment is used for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris) amenable to topical therapy.

Sources for this answer

Dovonex OintmentLeo Laboratories Limited · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 17Document updated 27 July 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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