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Entofoam is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Foam, Cream. Ulcerative Colitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Entofoam have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Entofoam. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Entofoam also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). While these are the most often observed Entofoam side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Entofoam 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.
Entofoam's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Entofoam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Entofoam have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Entofoam may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Entofoam is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Entofoam is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 Entofoam is used -
Severe
Is the use of Entofoam safe for pregnant women?
Entofoam can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Entofoam, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Entofoam safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Entofoam in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Entofoam is unavailable.
What is the effect of Entofoam on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Entofoam. 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 Entofoam on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Entofoam. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Entofoam only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Entofoam on the Heart?
Entofoam may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Entofoam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Entofoam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Entofoam habit forming or addictive?
Entofoam does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Entofoam will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Entofoam should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Entofoam for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Entofoam
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Entofoam, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Entofoam
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Entofoam.
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References
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