Heximar Ointment
Heximar Ointment is a calcipotriol ointment for psoriasis patches, sold in 15g and 30g tubes with packs of one to five tubes.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tube |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15g | 1 tube | $46.74 | $46.74 |
| 15g | 2 tubes | $88.38 | $44.19 |
| 15g | 3 tubes | $127.50 | $42.50 |
| 15g | 4 tubes | $163.20 | $40.80 |
| 15g | 5 tubes | $195.50 | $39.10 |
| 30g | 1 tube | $84.14 | $84.14 |
| 30g | 2 tubes | $163.20 | $81.60 |
| 30g | 3 tubes | $242.25 | $80.75 |
| 30g | 4 tubes | $319.60 | $79.90 |
| 30g | 5 tubes | $391.85 | $78.37 |
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Calcipotriol
- Route
- Topical
- Form
- Ointment
- Strengths
- 15/30g
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Psoriasis
- Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin D Analog
- Pharmacological Class
- Psoriasis agent
- Minor Side Effects
- Skin irritation, burning, redness
- Moderate Side Effects
- Dryness, itching
- Dosage Forms
- Ointment
- Administration Route
- Topical
- Manufacturer
- Local Pharm/Generic producer
- Onset Time
- Days to weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store in a cool dry place.
FAQ
Which Heximar Ointment strengths and pack sizes can I order?
Heximar Ointment comes in 15g and 30g tubes. Packs range from 1 to 5 tubes for each size. Larger packs cost less per tube.
What arrives when I order Heximar Ointment to Hong Kong?
Heximar Ointment arrives as 15g or 30g tubes in plain, unbranded packaging with nothing on the outside about the contents. Tracked courier takes 5 to 9 business days with online tracking. If a parcel does not arrive within the delivery window or arrives damaged, it is sent again free; if not possible, the order is refunded.
Does Heximar Ointment have other names?
Heximar Ointment is a branded generic of calcipotriol, the ingredient in Daivonex. Calcipotriol is also sold as Dovonex. Here, calcipotriol can be bought online as Heximar Ointment. These are generics, not the original brand.
How long does a 15g tube of Heximar Ointment last?
It depends on how much skin you cover. A thin layer on two or three plaques uses very little — under a gram a day — so a 15g tube often lasts several weeks, sometimes longer. If you are treating large areas of the back or legs, the same tube will run out much sooner and a 30g tube is a better fit.
Can I use Heximar Ointment on my face?
It is made for plaques on the body. The skin on your face, armpits and groin is thinner and more likely to sting or turn red, so calcipotriol for those areas comes as a lighter cream or a scalp application instead. Keep the ointment to the thicker skin of the trunk, arms and legs.
Can I drink alcohol while using Heximar Ointment?
Yes. Calcipotriol works in the outer layers of the skin and very little of it reaches the bloodstream, so alcohol does not interact with it. Drinking will not make the ointment less effective or change how you should use it.
How does Heximar Ointment differ from a calcipotriol cream?
Both carry the same active ingredient, so the choice comes down to the base. Ointments are richer and greasier, and they sit on the surface of dry, thick plaques; creams spread more easily and feel lighter, which many people prefer on larger areas or during the day.
Does sunlight matter while I am using Heximar Ointment?
Strong sun and sunbeds are best avoided on treated skin, as calcipotriol makes it more sensitive to light and a sunburn can set off a psoriasis flare. Short spells outdoors are fine; cover the treated patches or use sun protection if you are out for long.
About Heximar Ointment
A vitamin D analogue for psoriasis plaques
Heximar Ointment is calcipotriol, a lab-made relative of vitamin D that goes straight onto the skin. In a psoriasis plaque the skin renews itself too fast, and the cells pile up as thick, scaly patches. Calcipotriol slows that renewal, so the scale thins and the patch sits flatter. Because this is an ointment rather than a cream, it clings to dry, thickened plaques and stays where you rub it in.
Which patches it suits
Elbows, knees, lower legs, the back, chest and tummy are the usual places. Psoriasis tends to flare and settle over time, so this is a treatment you come back to during a flare rather than something taken once and finished. The ointment is meant for the body: skin on the face, in the armpits and in the groin folds is thinner and reddens more easily, so those areas are treated with a different preparation.
Applying it without overdoing it
A thin layer on each plaque, once or twice a day, rubbed in gently until it disappears, is the usual routine. Wash your hands afterwards, unless the patches are on your hands. There is no need to cover the area — a plaster or tight dressing changes how much the skin takes up. Amounts matter too: for calcipotriol ointment, adults are advised to stay within about 100g a week, worth remembering when treating wide areas with the larger tube.
What you may notice on the skin
Burning, stinging, itching, redness and dry or flaking skin where the ointment goes are the common complaints; they are usually mild and settle as the skin adjusts. Using much more than the weekly limit can raise the calcium level in the blood, and unusual thirst, passing more urine, sickness or tiredness are the signs. A reaction that spreads beyond the patch — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, or a blistering rash — needs urgent treatment.
Tube sizes and storage
Heximar Ointment comes in 15g and 30g tubes, so you can match the size to the area you treat: a 15g tube goes a long way on a couple of plaques, while the 30g suits wider coverage. Keep the cap tight and the tube somewhere cool and out of the sun. It does not need to be kept in the fridge.
Sources
- Calcipotriene Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information — National Library of Medicine
- Psoriasis - NHS — National Health Service