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Elomate Af 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Elomate Af is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Elomate Af safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Elomate Af in pregnant women.
Is the use of Elomate Af safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Elomate Af may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Elomate Af should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Elomate Af on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Elomate Af. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Elomate Af on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Elomate Af. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Elomate Af only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Elomate Af on the Heart?
Using Elomate Af does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Elomate Af 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 Elomate Af unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elomate Af habit forming or addictive?
Elomate Af does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Elomate Af
You can take Elomate Af with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elomate Af
Information about the interaction of Elomate Af and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Elomate Af comes in combination with salicylic acid. The combination is very effective in treating psoriasis.
Yes, Elomate Af is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties. It is used for treating rash, psoriatic lesion or eczema on your skin surface. Unlike other steroids, Elomate Af is safe and easily tolerated by the patients. It decreases the action of the chemicals in the body that causes inflammation.
Elomate Af works by releasing some anti-inflammatory proteins and inhibiting the synthesis of some inflammation mediators. This provides relief to the patient temporarily.
Elomate Af is available as a cream, lotion or an ointment. It is generally applied once a day. It should be applied every day at the same time. The instructions of the doctor and those given on the prescription label should be followed properly. One must not apply it more often than prescribed and it must not be applied to other areas of the skin. The skin condition should improve in 2 weeks times. A thin layer of cream or ointment should be applied and a few drops of lotion should be applied to the affected area. It is only to be applied on the skin. It should not be applied on mouth or eyes and should not be swallowed. Its use should be avoided on the genital, rectal areas, skin creases and armpits unless otherwise specified by your doctor. Do not apply any other cream, ointment or lotion on the treated area and do not cover it with bandage or cloth unless directed by your doctor.
Elomate Af may cause delayed weight gain and slowed growth in children on whom it is used topically. Therefore, you must talk to a doctor before using Elomate Af on children.
This medicine data has been created by -
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