Topical vitamin D analogue
Tacalcitol
Brand names: Curatoderm
Adult dose
Dose: Apply ON to affected skin (max 70g/week)
Route: Topical
Frequency: ON
Clinical pearls
- Plaque psoriasis — alternative to calcipotriol
- Avoid face; max 70g/week
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Pregnancy/breastfeeding (caution)
- Hypersensitivity
Side effects
- Skin irritation
- Hypercalcaemia (extensive use)
- Photosensitivity
Interactions
- Other topical preparations (separate)
Reference: BNF; NICE CG153; https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/tacalcitol/. Verify against your local formulary and the latest BNF before prescribing.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Pathways
- Suspicious Pigmented Lesion — Melanoma Pathway · NICE NG14 2015 / BAD
- Cellulitis and Erysipelas · NICE NG141 2019 / CREST
- Psoriasis — Severity Assessment and Step-Up Therapy · NICE NG153 2019 / BAD
- Atopic Eczema — Assessment and Step-Up Therapy · NICE NG95 2023
- Urticaria and Angioedema · BSACI / EAACI Guidelines 2022
- Acne Vulgaris — Grading and Treatment · NICE NG198 2021 / BAD