What is Enstilar?
Enstilar is a once-daily, topical, fixed-dose combination foam containing calcipotriene 0.005% (a vitamin D analog) and betamethasone dipropionate 0.064% (a corticosteroid) that may be used to treat plaque psoriasis in adults and children 12 years of age or older. Enstilar foam is a stable supersaturated solution of calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate that has improved clinical efficacy and increased skin penetration compared with standard calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate ointments.
The most common side effects reported with Enstilar include irritation or itch at the application site, folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicles), skin hypopigmentation (areas of skin lose their color), high calcium levels, itch, and a flare-up of psoriasis. Post marketing studies with topical corticosteroids have reported skin thinning, stretch marks, broken superficial blood vessels (telangiectasia), itching, dryness, dermatitis around the mouth, secondary infection, and miliaria (heat rash).
Side effects affecting the eye including cataracts, glaucoma, and increased intraocular pressure, have been reported during the use of topical corticosteroids, including topical betamethasone products. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Because ENSTILAR contains a strong corticosteroid, do NOT use it in the following situations.
· Avoid covering the treated area with bandages or dressings as this increases the absorption of corticosteroids. Avoid using more than 15 grams per day. This means that a 60g vial of ENSTILAR should last for at least 4 days. 15 g is delivered if you press the diffuser spout continuously for about 1 minute. Spraying for 2 seconds delivers a dose of approximately 0.5 g of ENSTILAR. For information, 0.5 g of foam should cover an area of skin roughly equivalent to an adult’s hand.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.