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Entofoam Foam, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Foam. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. The alternative uses of Entofoam Foam have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Entofoam Foam depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Common side effects of Entofoam Foam include Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Entofoam Foam can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Entofoam Foam go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Entofoam Foam is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Entofoam Foam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Entofoam Foam related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Entofoam Foam contraindications section.
Besides this, Entofoam Foam may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Entofoam Foam is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Entofoam Foam 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.
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Is the use of Entofoam Foam safe for pregnant women?
Entofoam can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Entofoam right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Entofoam Foam safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Entofoam on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Entofoam will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Entofoam Foam on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Entofoam. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Entofoam Foam on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Entofoam. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Entofoam Foam on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Entofoam. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Entofoam Foam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Entofoam Foam habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Entofoam Foam is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Entofoam Foam as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Entofoam Foam is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Entofoam Foam for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Entofoam Foam
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Entofoam Foam together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Entofoam Foam
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Entofoam Foam with alcohol will be.
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