Vectical
(Calcitriol)Vectical Prescribing Information
Indications and Usage (
VECTICAL Ointment is a vitamin D analog indicated for the topical treatment of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis in adult and pediatric patients 2 years and older.
The safety and effectiveness of VECTICAL Ointment in patients with known or suspected disorders of calcium metabolism have not been evaluated.
VECTICAL Ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients 2 years and older.
The safety and effectiveness of VECTICAL Ointment in patients with known or suspected disorders of calcium metabolism have not been evaluated.
Dosage and Administration (
Apply VECTICAL Ointment to affected areas twice daily, morning and evening
Adults:
• The maximum weekly dose should not exceed 200 grams.
Pediatrics:
• 2 to 6 years of age: the maximum weekly dose should not exceed 100 grams
• 7 years of age and older: the maximum weekly dose should not exceed 200 grams
VECTICAL Ointment should not be applied to the eyes, lips, or facial skin.
VECTICAL Ointment is for topical use only.
VECTICAL Ointment is not for oral, ophthalmic or intravaginal use.
Apply VECTICAL Ointment to affected areas of the body twice daily.
Adults:
• The maximum weekly dose should not exceed 200 grams.
Pediatrics:
• 2 to 6 years of age: the maximum weekly dose should not exceed 100 grams.
• 7 years of age and older: the maximum weekly dose should not exceed 200 grams.
For topical use only.
Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.
Apply VECTICAL Ointment to affected areas twice daily, morning and evening
Adults:
• The maximum weekly dose should not exceed 200 grams.
Pediatrics:
• 2 to 6 years of age: the maximum weekly dose should not exceed 100 grams
• 7 years of age and older: the maximum weekly dose should not exceed 200 grams
VECTICAL Ointment should not be applied to the eyes, lips, or facial skin.
VECTICAL Ointment is for topical use only.
VECTICAL Ointment is not for oral, ophthalmic or intravaginal use.
Ointment, 3 mcg/g. Each gram of VECTICAL Ointment contains 3 micrograms (mcg/g) of calcitriol.
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VECTICAL (calcitriol) Ointment 3 mcg/g is a vitamin D analog intended for topical application to the skin. The chemical name of the active ingredient is (5Z,7E)-9,10-secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-triene-1α,3β,25-triol. The structural formula is:
Calcitriol is a white or almost white crystalline solid. It is practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and in fatty oils. The molecular formula is C
27H
44O
3, and the molecular weight is 416.64.
VECTICAL Ointment is a translucent ointment containing 3 mcg/g (0.0003% w/w) of calcitriol, packaged in aluminum tubes with screw caps. Other components of the ointment are mineral oil, dl-α-tocopherol, and white petrolatum.
The contribution to efficacy of individual components of the vehicle has not been established.