Enstilar Foam

Description

What this medicine is for

Enstilar Foam is a topical treatment used for plaque psoriasis. It helps reduce inflammation, scaling, redness, and skin thickening associated with this condition.

It is designed for short-term management of psoriasis affecting the body.

How it works

Enstilar Foam contains two active ingredients:

• Calcipotriol (a vitamin D analogue)
• Betamethasone dipropionate (a potent corticosteroid)

Calcipotriol helps regulate skin cell production, while betamethasone reduces inflammation, itching, and immune activity in the skin.

Together, they help improve the appearance and symptoms of psoriatic plaques.

Key Benefits

• Dual-action treatment for plaque psoriasis
• Reduces redness, scaling, and skin thickening
• Contains calcipotriol + betamethasone dipropionate
• Easy-to-apply aerosol foam formulation
• Fast absorption and even skin coverage
• Typically used once daily

Dosage Guidance

• Apply once daily as directed by your healthcare provider
• Treatment duration is usually up to 4 weeks
• Apply a thin layer to affected areas only
• Do not exceed recommended dose
• Wash hands after application unless treating hands

Common Side Effects

• Skin irritation
• Itching or burning sensation
• Dry skin
• Redness at application site
• Temporary worsening of psoriasis (rare)

Warnings

For external use only.

Do not use on the face unless specifically directed by a doctor.

Avoid use on broken, infected, or thin skin unless advised by a healthcare professional.

Do not use for longer than prescribed due to steroid content.

Use only as directed by your healthcare provider.

Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)

Please refer to the official patient information leaflet supplied with your medication for full safety information, application instructions, and precautions before use.

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2139.pdf

Important Information

Tell your healthcare provider if you:

• Have widespread or severe psoriasis
• Are using other topical steroid or vitamin D treatments
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Experience worsening skin symptoms
• Have other skin conditions affecting treatment areas

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