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Dandruff Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Lotion, Soap. Dandruff Plus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Dandruff Plus is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Dandruff Plus can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dandruff Plus are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Dandruff Plus's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Dandruff Plus has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Dandruff Plus related warnings section.
Dandruff Plus can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Dandruff Plus in conditions like Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dandruff Plus contraindications section.
Additionally, Dandruff Plus may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Dandruff Plus is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Dandruff Plus 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 Dandruff Plus is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Dandruff Plus safe for pregnant women?
Dandruff Plus can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Dandruff Plus right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Dandruff Plus safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Dandruff Plus on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Dandruff Plus will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Dandruff Plus on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Dandruff Plus on kidney, information on safety of Dandruff Plus for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Dandruff Plus on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Dandruff Plus on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Dandruff Plus on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Dandruff Plus for the heart.
Dandruff Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dandruff Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dandruff Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Dandruff Plus is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Dandruff Plus
There is no information on the effects of taking Dandruff Plus with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dandruff Plus
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Dandruff Plus.
No, Dandruff Plus is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as imidazole antifungal agents which are used to treat fungal infections.
No, Dandruff Plus does not cause hair loss. There have been no known cases of this drug causing hair loss. However, do keep your doctor informed if you are experiencing hair loss with Dandruff Plus.
Yes, Dandruff Plus is safe to use, if it used in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the dermatologist. However, few side effects are observed such as localised irritation with a stinging and burning sensation.
No, Dandruff Plus is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug that is used to treat fungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (a fungal infection between the toes known as athlete's foot).
No, Dandruff Plus does not cause stomach upset when applied topically. However, Dandruff Plus can cause stomach upset if taken orally.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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