Start taking control of your plaque scalp psoriasis

It's Effective
Taclonex Scalp® (calcipotriene 0.005% and betamethasone dipropionate 0.064%) Topical Suspension treats your plaque scalp psoriasis and may give you a clearer scalp over 8 weeks of treatment.

It's Fast
Taclonex Scalp® may start working as early as Week 2.

It's Simple
Taclonex Scalp® is a convenient once-daily formula that combines 2 medications into 1 treatment. 
 

Taclonex Scalp® (calcipotriene 0.005% and betamethasone dipropionate 0.064%) Topical Suspension is approved for use on the skin to treat moderate to severe psoriasis vulgaris (plaque psoriasis) of the scalp in adults 18 years and older. Apply Taclonex Scalp® Topical Suspension to affected areas on the scalp once a day for 2 weeks or until cleared. If the affected area is not cleared, the treatment may be continued for up to 8 weeks. Do not exceed the recommended weekly dose of 100 grams. It is very important that you use Taclonex Scalp® Topical Suspension only as directed, in order to avoid serious side effects. The bottle must be shaken before use. Taclonex Scalp® Topical Suspension is not recommended for use on children.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT TACLONEX SCALP® TOPICAL SUSPENSION

FOR TOPICAL (SCALP) USE ONLY. Taclonex Scalp® Topical Suspension is for use on the scalp only (for use on the top of the head only). Do not use Taclonex Scalp® Topical Suspension on your face, under your arms, or on your groin. Do not get any Taclonex Scalp® Topical Suspension in your eyes, mouth, or vaginal area. Do not swallow Taclonex Scalp® Topical Suspension. 

You should not use Taclonex Scalp® Topical Suspension if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, have thin skin (atrophy) at the treatment site, or have known or suspected calcium metabolism disorders (too much or too little calcium in your blood or urine). Do not use Taclonex Scalp® Topical Suspension if you have erythrodermic, exfoliative, or pustular psoriasis, or have severe kidney or severe liver disease. You should avoid excessive exposure to either natural or artificial sunlight while using Taclonex Scalp® Topical Suspension. Tell your doctor if you have a skin infection, are getting phototherapy treatments for your psoriasis, are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.  Also tell your doctor about other medicines you are taking, especially other corticosteroids, products containing calcipotriene, or medicines for your psoriasis.

Taclonex Scalp® Topical Suspension may cause serious side effects if you use too much, use it for too long, or use it with other topical medicines that contain corticosteroids or calcipotriene. Another product, Taclonex® Ointment, contains the same medicine that is in Taclonex Scalp® Topical Suspension and is used to treat psoriasis vulgaris of the skin (not the scalp). If you use both medicines to treat your psoriasis vulgaris, be sure to follow your doctor’s directions carefully so that you do not use too much of one or both of these medicines. Taclonex Scalp® Topical Suspension can pass through your skin. Serious side effects may include too much calcium in your blood or urine or adrenal gland problems. Your doctor may do special blood and urine tests to check your calcium levels and adrenal gland function while you are using Taclonex Scalp® Topical Suspension.

The most common side effects of Taclonex Scalp® Topical Suspension are inflamed hair pores (folliculitis) and burning sensation of the skin. Other side effects include itching, worsening of psoriasis, redness of the skin, and skin pain or irritation. 

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full Prescribing Information (PDF).