n.
a vitamin D analogue administered as an ointment, cream, or scalp lotion for the treatment of psoriasis. Possible side-effects include skin irritation and facial dermatitis. Trade name: Dovonex.
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cal·ci·po·tri·ol (kal-sĭ-poґtre-ol) INN and BAN for calcipotriene.Medical dictionary. 2011.