Taclonex Ointment is used to treat psoriasis. It helps to reduce the redness, thickening and scaling of the skin that occurs with this condition. Healthy skin lowers your risk for infection and protects you against the environment. This product contains two drugs. Betamethasone is a strong corticosteroid drug that decreases swelling, redness, and itching. Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin D. It works by slowing down the growth of skin cells so that they don't build up into thickened, scaly skin patches. This product should not be used if you have certain types of psoriasis (skin patches with pus-filled blisters, psoriasis over most of your body with intense redness/shedding/oozing). Consult your doctor for more information.

Use Taclonex Ointment exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. To use:

• Wash your hands before and after using Taclonex unless you use this medicine to treat the skin on your hands.
• Apply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected skin and rub it in gently. Only apply this medicine over a large skin area if your doctor has told you to.
• Do not cover the treated skin area with a bandage or other covering unless your doctor tells you to. Covering treated areas can increase the amount of medicine absorbed through your skin and may cause harmful effects.
• You may need blood or urine tests while using this medicine.
• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
• It would be best if you did not stop using Taclonex suddenly. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.

Before using Taclonex Ointment, tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• If you are allergic to it, other medications, or any of the ingredients in betamethasone topical products.
• You are taking prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements or plan to take them. 
• Be sure to mention the following: other corticosteroid medications and other topical medications.
• If you have an infection or have ever had diabetes, liver disease, or Cushing's syndrome,
• If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. 
• If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using betamethasone topical.

Taclonex Ointment may cause serious side effects, including:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• worsening of your skin condition,
• redness, warmth, swelling, oozing, or severe irritation of any treated skin,
• blurred vision,
• tunnel vision,
• eye pain,
• seeing halos around lights,
• confusion,
• tiredness,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• loss of appetite,
• constipation,
• increased thirst or urination,
• weight loss,
• increased thirst,
• increased urination,
• dry mouth,
• fruity breath odor,
• weight gain (especially in your face or your upper back and torso),
• slow wound healing,
• thinning or discolored skin,
• increased body hair,
• muscle weakness,
• nausea,
• diarrhea,
• tiredness,
• mood changes,
• menstrual changes, and
• sexual changes

Get medical help immediately if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

The most common side effects of Taclonex Ointment include the following:

• skin irritation,
• rash,
• itching,
• redness,
• hives,
• redness or crusting around your hair follicles, and
• headache

Tell the doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of Taclonex. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Does Taclonex Ointment increase sensitivity in the skin?

Taclonex Ointment may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. 

Is it safe for people with diabetes to use Taclonex Ointment?

Steroid medicines can increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes.

Is it secure to use Taclonex Ointment when pregnant?

Using highly potent steroid medicine during pregnancy may increase the newborn baby's risk of low birth weight. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.