Enstilar topical and Tolectin DS

• 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: tolmetin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Tolectin, Tolectin DS, Tolectin 600

Tolmetin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile arthritis) such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. This medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.