Dovonex Cream and Niferex

• Generic Name: calcipotriene topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Calcitrene, Dovonex, Sorilux, Kalosar

Dovonex (calcipotriene) is a man-made form of vitamin D. It is involved in the growth and development of skin cells.

Dovonex is used to treat plaque psoriasis (psoriasis with scaly patches).

Dovonex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: iron polysaccharide
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names:

  Fe-Tinic 150, Ferrex 150 Plus, Niferex-150, Ezfe, Ferrex-150, Ferus Pic-150, Iferex 150, Niferex Elixir, NovaFerrum 50, Nu-Iron 150, Poly Iron, ProFe, Myferon 150, Novaferrum, Poly-Iron

Niferex contains a combination of ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide. Ascorbic acid is important for the skin and connective tissues, for normal chemical and hormonal production, and for the immune system. Iron polysaccharide is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.

Niferex is a dietary iron supplement, and is used to prevent and to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia.

Niferex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.