Mexaderm Plus, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. The alternative uses of Mexaderm Plus have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mexaderm Plus. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Mexaderm Plus include Skin Peeling, Skin Thinning, Application Site Irritation. Normally, these side effects of Mexaderm 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.
Mexaderm Plus's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Mexaderm Plus has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mexaderm Plus related warnings section.
Mexaderm Plus is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Mexaderm Plus have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mexaderm Plus is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Mexaderm 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Mexaderm Plus safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Mexaderm Plus for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Mexaderm Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Mexaderm Plus for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Mexaderm Plus on the Kidneys?
Mexaderm Plus is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Mexaderm Plus on the Liver?
Using Mexaderm Plus does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Mexaderm Plus on the Heart?
You can take Mexaderm Plus without any fear of damage to the heart.
Mexaderm Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mexaderm Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mexaderm Plus habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Mexaderm Plus has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Mexaderm Plus since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Mexaderm Plus only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mexaderm Plus cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Mexaderm Plus
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Mexaderm Plus, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mexaderm Plus
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mexaderm Plus and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Occasionally, Mexaderm Plus causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the intervenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.
Yes, Mexaderm Plus can cause hair loss if taken for a long time. However, if you're experiencing hair loss after taking this drug for a short duration then inform your doctor without any further delay.
Mexaderm Plus works by preventing the fungal infection to grow further. They inhibit cytochrome P450 enzyme 14- demethylase and block ergosterol synthesis. This action results in the destruction of cell membranes of the pathogen by limiting the growth of the fungus. Hence, in this way, it kills fungus and protect us from infection.
Yes, Mexaderm Plus can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful interaction has been reported between the two drugs. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. For precaution check with a physician once because some patients are individually allergic to each group of drugs.
Yes, Mexaderm Plus is known to cause stomach disturbances such as indigestion, pancreatitis, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, gastritis, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after using this medication.
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