Salisone Lotion Information
Salisone Lotion is a prescription medicine that is available as a Lotion. Other than this, Salisone Lotion has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Salisone Lotion depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Salisone Lotion include Skin Rash. While these are the most often observed Salisone Lotion side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Salisone Lotion are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Salisone Lotion has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Salisone Lotion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Salisone Lotion is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) are examples of such conditions. The section on Salisone Lotion contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Salisone Lotion may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Salisone Lotion is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Salisone Lotion Benefits & Uses
Salisone Lotion is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Salisone Lotion Dosage & How to Take
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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Salisone Lotion Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Salisone Lotion is used -
Severe
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Bone degradation
- Increased risk of infection
- Skin Thinning
Moderate
- Increased blood pressure
- Altered bone growth
- Skin scar
- Cataract
Mild
- Dry Skin
- Flushing
- Skin irritation
- Itching or burning
- Swelling
Common
Salisone Lotion Related Warnings
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Is the use of Salisone Lotion safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Salisone for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
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Is the use of Salisone Lotion safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Salisone in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Salisone is unavailable.
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What is the effect of Salisone Lotion on the Kidneys?
Salisone rarely harms the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Salisone Lotion on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Salisone on the liver.
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What is the effect of Salisone Lotion on the Heart?
Side effects of Salisone rarely affect the heart.
Severe Interaction of Salisone Lotion with Other Drugs
Salisone Lotion should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
- Wheezal Diabonol Drop
- Huminsulin R 100 IU/ml Cartridge
- Huminsulin R 100 IU/ml Injection
- Insuman Rapid 100 Solution for Injection
Mild
Salisone Lotion Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Salisone Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Allergy
- Liver Disease
- Infections
- Scleroderma
- Dehydration
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Diabetes
- Diaper Rash
- Heart Disease
- Depression
- Crohn's Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
- Diabetes
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Salisone Lotion
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Is this Salisone Lotion habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Salisone Lotion has not been reported.
Salisone Lotion Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Salisone Lotion
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Salisone Lotion and food will interact.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Salisone Lotion
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Salisone Lotion with alcohol will be.
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