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ENSTILAR

Generic: calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate

Verified·Apr 23, 2026
Manufacturer
LEO
NDC
50222-302
RxCUI
1716094
Route
TOPICAL
ICD-10 indication
L40.0

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About ENSTILAR

What is this medication? Enstilar is a prescription foam medication used for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older. It contains a combination of two active ingredients, calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate. This medication is specifically designed to target the skin symptoms associated with psoriasis, such as scaly patches, redness, and physical discomfort on the body.

The treatment works through two distinct mechanisms to improve skin health. Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin D that helps regulate and slow down the excessive production of skin cells, while betamethasone dipropionate is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation, itching, and swelling. Patients typically apply the foam once daily to the affected areas for a period of up to four weeks, following the specific guidance provided by their healthcare provider.

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for ENSTILAR. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Oct 18, 2021

Indications and usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Enstilar ® (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) Foam is indicated for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients 12 years and older. Enstilar Foam is a combination of calcipotriene, a vitamin D analog, and betamethasone dipropionate, a corticosteroid, indicated for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients 12 years and older. ( 1 )
Dosage and administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Shake can prior to using Enstilar Foam. Apply Enstilar Foam to affected areas once daily for up to 4 weeks. The maximum dose should not exceed 60 grams every 4 days. Rub in Enstilar Foam gently. Wash hands after applying the product. Discontinue Enstilar Foam when control is achieved. Enstilar Foam should not be used: with occlusive dressings unless directed by a healthcare provider. on the face, groin, or axillae, or if skin atrophy is present at the treatment site. Enstilar Foam is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Shake before use. Apply Enstilar Foam to affected area(s) once daily for up to 4 weeks. Discontinue therapy when control is achieved. Do not use more than 60 grams every 4 days. ( 2 ) Do not use with occlusive dressings unless directed by a healthcare provider. ( 2 ) Avoid use on the face, groin, or axillae, or if skin atrophy is present at the treatment site. ( 2 ) Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. ( 2 )
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Warnings and precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Flammability: The propellants in Enstilar Foam are flammable. Instruct the patient to avoid fire, flame, and smoking during and immediately following application. ( 5.1 ) Hypercalcemia and Hypercalciuria: Hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria have been observed with use of Enstilar Foam. If hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria develop, discontinue treatment until parameters of calcium metabolism have normalized. ( 5.2 ) Effects on Endocrine System: Topical corticosteroids can produce reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression with the potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency during and after withdrawal of treatment. Risk factors include the use of high-potency topical corticosteroids, use over a large surface area or on areas under occlusion, prolonged use, altered skin barrier, liver failure, and use in pediatric patients. Modify use should HPA axis suppression develop. ( 5.3 , 8.4 ) Ophthalmic Adverse Reactions: Topical corticosteroid products may increase the risk of cataracts and glaucoma. If visual symptoms occur, consider referral to an ophthalmologist. ( 5.5 ) 5.1 Flammability The propellants in Enstilar Foam are flammable. Instruct the patient to avoid fire, flame, and smoking during and immediately following application. 5.2 Hypercalcemia and Hypercalciuria Hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria have been observed with use of Enstilar Foam. If hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria develop, discontinue treatment until parameters of calcium metabolism have normalized. The incidence of hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria following Enstilar Foam treatment of more than 56 weeks has not been evaluated [ s ee Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ]. 5.3 Effects on Endocrine System Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Suppression Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids can cause reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression with the potential for clinical glucocorticosteroid insufficiency. This may occur during treatment or upon withdrawal of treatment. Factors that predispose a patient to HPA axis suppression include the use of high-potency steroids, large treatment surface areas, prolonged use, use of occlusive dressings, altered skin barrier, liver failure, and young age. Evaluation for HPA axis suppression may be done by using the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test. If HPA axis suppression is documented, gradually withdraw Enstilar Foam, reduce the frequency of application, or substitute with a less potent corticosteroid. The following trials evaluated the effects of Enstilar Foam on HPA axis suppression [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ]: In a trial evaluating the effects of Enstilar Foam on the HPA axis, 35 adult subjects applied Enstilar Foam on the body and scalp. Adrenal suppression was not observed in any subjects after 4 weeks of treatment. In another trial, 33 adolescent subjects age 12 to 17 years applied Enstilar Foam on the body and scalp. Adrenal suppression occurred in 3 (9%) of the subjects. In a trial, 21 subjects aged 18 years and older with plaque psoriasis applied Enstilar Foam once daily for 4 weeks and then twice weekly on 2 non-consecutive days for 52 weeks, including once daily for 4 weeks if loss of response occurred. Adrenal suppression was observed in 2 (10%) of the subjects. Cushing's Syndrome and Hyperglycemia Systemic effects of topical corticosteroids may also include Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria. Additional Considerations for Endocrine Adverse Reactions Pediatric patients may be more susceptible to systemic toxicity due to their larger skin surface to body mass ratios [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ] . Use of more than one corticosteroid-containing product at the same time may increase the total systemic corticosteroid exposure. 5.4 Allergic Contact Dermatitis Allergic contact dermatitis has been observed with topical calcipotriene and topical corticosteroids. Allergic contact dermatitis to a topical corticosteroid is usually diagnosed by observing a failure to heal rather than a clinical exacerbation. Corroborate such an observation with appropriate diagnostic patch testing. 5.5 Ophthalmic Adverse Reactions Use of topical corticosteroids, including Enstilar ® Foam, may increase the risk of posterior subcapsular cataracts and glaucoma. Cataracts and glaucoma have been reported with the postmarketing use of topical corticosteroid products. Avoid contact with Enstilar Foam with eyes. Enstilar Foam may cause eye irritation. Advise patients to report any visual symptoms and consider referral to an ophthalmologist for evaluation .
Adverse reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Adverse reactions reported in < 1% of subjects included application site irritation, application site pruritus, folliculitis, skin hypopigmentation, hypercalcemia, urticaria, and exacerbation of psoriasis. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact LEO Pharma Inc. at 1-877-494-4536 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Clinical Trials Conducted in Subjects 18 years and older with Psoriasis The rates of adverse reactions described below were from three randomized, multicenter, vehicle and/or active-controlled clinical trials in adult subjects with plaque psoriasis [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Subjects applied study product once daily for 4 weeks, and the median weekly dose of Enstilar Foam was 25 grams. Adverse reactions reported in <1% of adult subjects treated with Enstilar Foam included: application site irritation, application site pruritus, folliculitis, skin hypopigmentation, hypercalcemia, urticaria, and exacerbation of psoriasis. Clinical Trials Conducted in Subjects 12 to 17 years with Psoriasis In one uncontrolled clinical trial, 106 subjects aged 12 to 17 years with plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body applied Enstilar Foam once daily for up to 4 weeks. The median weekly dose was 40 grams. Adverse reactions reported in <1% of adolescent subjects treated were acne, erythema, application site pain, and skin reactions [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ]. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience Because adverse reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Postmarketing reports for local adverse reactions to Enstilar Foam included application site burning. Postmarketing reports for local adverse reactions to topical corticosteroids included atrophy, striae, telangiectasia, dryness, perioral dermatitis, secondary infection, and miliaria. Ophthalmic adverse reactions of cataracts, glaucoma, and increased intraocular pressure have been reported with the use of topical corticosteroids, including topical betamethasone products.
Use in pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data with Enstilar Foam are not sufficient to evaluate a drug-associated risk for major birth defects, miscarriages, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Although there are no available data on use of the calcipotriene component in pregnant women, systemic exposure to calcipotriene after topical administration of Enstilar Foam is likely to be low [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Observational studies suggest an increased risk of having low birth weight infants with the maternal use of potent or super potent topical corticosteroids (see Data ). Advise pregnant women that Enstilar ® Foam may increase the potential risk of having a low birth weight infant and to use Enstilar Foam on the smallest area of skin and for the shortest duration possible. In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of calcipotriene to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis resulted in an increased incidence of minor skeletal abnormalities, including enlarged fontanelles and extra ribs (see Data ). Oral administration of calcipotriene to pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis had no apparent effects on embryo-fetal development. Subcutaneous administration of betamethasone dipropionate to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis resulted in fetal toxicity, including fetal deaths, reduced fetal weight, and fetal malformations (cleft palate and crooked or short tail) (see Data ) . The available data do not allow the calculation of relevant comparisons between the systemic exposures of calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate observed in animal studies to the systemic exposures that would be expected in humans after topical use of Enstilar Foam. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Human Data Available observational studies in pregnant women did not identify a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, preterm delivery, or fetal mortality with the use of topical corticosteroids of any potency. However, when the dispensed amount of potent or super potent topical corticosteroids exceeded 300 grams during the entire pregnancy, maternal use was associated with an increased risk of low birth weight in infants. Animal Data Embryo-fetal development studies with calcipotriene were performed by the oral route in rats and rabbits. Pregnant rats received dosages of 0, 6, 18, or 54 mcg/kg/day (0, 36, 108, and 324 mcg/m 2 /day, respectively) on days 6-15 of gestation (the period of organogenesis). There were no apparent effects on maternal survival, behavior, or body weight gain, no effects on litter parameters, and no effects on the incidence of major malformations in fetuses. Fetuses from dams dosed at 54 mcg/kg/day exhibited a significantly increased incidence of minor skeletal abnormalities, including enlarged fontanelles and extra ribs. Pregnant rabbits were dosed daily with calcipotriene at exposures of 0, 4, 12, or 36 mcg/kg/day (0, 48, 144, and 432 mcg/m 2 /day, respectively) on days 6-18 of gestation (the period of organogenesis). Mean maternal body weight gain was reduced in animals dosed at 12 or 36 mcg/kg/day. The incidence of fetal deaths was increased in the group dosed at 36 mcg/kg/day; reduced fetal weight was also observed in this group. The incidence of major malformations among fetuses was not affected. An increase in the incidence of minor skeletal abnormalities, including incomplete ossification of sternebrae, pubic bones, and forelimb phalanges, was observed in the group dosed at 36 mcg/kg/day. Embryo-fetal development studies with betamethasone dipropionate were performed via subcutaneous injection in mice and rabbits. Pregnant mice were administered doses of 0, 156, 625, or 2500 mcg/kg/day (0, 468, 1875, and 7500 mcg/m 2 /day, respectively) on days 7 through 13 of gestation (the period of organogenesis). Betamethasone dipropionate induced fetal toxicity, including fetal deaths, reduced fetal weight, malformations (increased incidence of the cleft palate and crooked or short tail), and minor skeletal abnormalities (delayed ossification of vertebra and sternebrae). Fetal toxicity was observed at the lowest exposure that was evaluated (156 mcg/kg/day). Pregnant rabbits were injected subcutaneously at dosages of 0, 0.625, 2.5, and 10 mcg/kg/day (0, 7.5, 30, and 120 mcg/m 2 /day, respectively) on days 6 through 18 of gestation (the period of organogenesis). Betamethasone dipropionate induced fetal toxicity, including fetal deaths, reduced fetal weight, external malformations (including malformed ears, cleft palate, umbilical hernia, kinked tail, club foot, and club hand), and skeletal malformations (including absence of phalanges of the first digit and cranial dysplasia) at dosages of 2.5 mcg/kg/day and above. Calcipotriene was evaluated for effects on peri- and post-natal development when orally administered to pregnant rats at dosages of 0, 6, 18 or 54 mcg/kg/day (0, 36, 108, and 324 mcg/m 2 /day, respectively) from gestation day 15 through day 20 postpartum. No remarkable effects were observed on any parameter, including survival, behavior, body weight, litter parameters, or the ability to nurse or rear pups. Betamethasone dipropionate was evaluated for effects on peri- and post-natal development when orally administered to pregnant rats at dosages of 0, 100, 300, and 1000 mcg/kg/day (0, 600, 1800, and 6000 mcg/m 2 /day, respectively) from gestation day 6 through day 20 postpartum. Mean maternal body weight was significantly reduced on gestation day 20 in animals dosed at 300 and 1000 mcg/kg/day. The mean duration of gestation was slightly, but statistically significantly, increased at 100, 300, and 1000 mcg/kg/day. The mean percentage of pups that survived to day 4 was reduced in relation to dosage. On lactation day 5, the percentage of pups with a reflex to right themselves when placed on their back was significantly reduced at 1000 mcg/kg/day. No effects on the ability of pups to learn were observed, and the ability of the offspring of treated rats to reproduce was not affected.

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Medicare Part D coverage

How ENSTILAR appears across Medicare Part D plan formularies nationally. Source: CMS monthly Prescription Drug Plan file (2026-04-30).

Covered by plans

15%

829 of 5,509 plans

Most common tier

Tier 5

On 78% of covering formularies

Prior authorization required

93%

of covering formularies

TierFormularies on this tierShare
Tier 1 (preferred generic)11
18%
Tier 4 (non-preferred brand)2
3%
Tier 5 (specialty)47
78%

Step therapy: 0% of formularies

Quantity limits: 88% of formularies

Coverage breadth: 60 of 65 formularies

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