Enstilar topical and Levalbuterol Inhalation, oral/nebulization

• Generic Name: betamethasone / calcipotriene topical
• Dosage Forms: aerosol, foam
• Other Brand Names: Enstilar, Taclonex, Taclonex Scalp, Dovobet

Betamethasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin D. It works by decreasing the rate of skin cell reproduction.

Enstilar (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat plaque psoriasis.

Adults may use the suspension (liquid) form of Enstilar on the skin or the scalp. The liquid may be used only on the scalp in children who are at least 12 years old.

Enstilar foam or ointment should be used only on the skin and only by adults.

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

• Generic Name: levalbuterol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xopenex, Xopenex Concentrate, Xopenex HFA

Levalbuterol is used to prevent or treat bronchospasm in patients with asthma and other lung diseases. .

Levalbuterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators. Adrenergic bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs. They relieve cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing by increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.

Levalbuterol is available only with your doctor's prescription.