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Canflo B is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. Other than this, Canflo B has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Canflo B depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Canflo B include Skin Rash. Some other side effects of Canflo B have been listed ahead. These side effects of Canflo B are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Canflo B is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Canflo B has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Canflo B related warnings section.
Canflo B is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Canflo B have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Canflo B have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Canflo B, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Canflo B is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Canflo B is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Canflo B safe for pregnant women?
Canflo B is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Canflo B safe during breastfeeding?
Canflo B does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Canflo B on the Kidneys?
Canflo B is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Canflo B on the Liver?
Using Canflo B does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Canflo B on the Heart?
You can take Canflo B without any fear of damage to the heart.
Canflo B should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Canflo B unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Canflo B habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Canflo B is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Canflo B
Taking Canflo B with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Canflo B
You may consume alcohol while taking Canflo B. But caution is still important.
This is because a long-term use of Canflo B can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking Canflo B for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
No, Canflo B Should not be stopped or discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine. Suddenly stopping Canflo B can cause withdrawal symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and feeling of discomfort. To avoid the withdrawal symptoms, the dosage of this drug should be reduced gradually. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing any withdrawal symptoms after stopping/discounting it on your own.
Canflo B if taken in tablet form might cause hiccups, but it has been mainly associated with patients who received chemotherapy.
Canflo B is a brand name of betamethasone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medicine called steroids (corticosteroid). It comes in form of tablet, solution, injection and topical cream. It has potent anti-inflammatory properties. Canflo B is used in the treatment of inflammatory joint diseases, multiple sclerosis, inflammation, allergic conditions, and adrenal insufficiency. It is also used to diagnose Cushing's syndrome.
Yes, long-term use of Canflo B may cause low potassium level in your body by increasing the excretion of potassium in the urine. This can result in symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, tiredness, and an irregular heartbeat.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Celestone® (betamethasone)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Cortival (betamethasone valerate)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Diprosone® Ov (betamethasone dipropionate)
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