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Furamo 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Furamo safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Furamo in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Furamo safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Furamo in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Furamo is unavailable.
What is the effect of Furamo on the Kidneys?
Furamo may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Furamo on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Furamo. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Furamo only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Furamo on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Furamo on the heart have been reported.
Furamo 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 Furamo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Furamo habit forming or addictive?
Furamo is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Furamo as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Furamo should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Furamo for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Furamo
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Furamo together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Furamo
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Furamo and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Furamo is a topical corticosteroid which is used for treating conditions like psoriasis and eczema. It is not to be used on face and that too for treating acne. Acne can be treated by using anti-acne preparations containing active ingredients like alpha-hydroxy acids, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, clay, sulfur, etc. Acne is rather one of the side effects caused by Furamo.
Yes, Furamo comes in combination with salicylic acid. The combination is very effective in treating psoriasis.
No, Furamo should not be applied to children under the age of 2 years as the safety and efficacy have not been established yet in this age group.
Furamo 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 Furamo on children.
Yes, Furamo can be used for the treatment of brown patches on the skin or melasma, however, it is not used alone. It is always used in combination with hydroquinone, isotretinoin and sometimes glycolic acid. Melasma is a common skin condition. It is usually manifested as brown to gray-brown patches on the forehead, bridge of the nose, cheeks, upper lip, and chin. It can also invade forearms and neck. Alongside topical treatment, protection from Sun is also suggested as a treatment.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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