Sebowash is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Shampoo. It is primarily used for the treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis, Dermatitis. Other than this, Sebowash has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sebowash. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Sebowash can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Sebowash normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Sebowash's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Sebowash has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Sebowash related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Sebowash are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Sebowash may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Sebowash, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Sebowash 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sebowash is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Sebowash safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Sebowash will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Sebowash safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Sebowash on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Sebowash will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Sebowash on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Sebowash on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sebowash on the Liver?
Sebowash is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Sebowash on the Heart?
Side effects of Sebowash rarely affect the heart.
Sebowash should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sebowash unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sebowash habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Sebowash 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 Sebowash as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Sebowash only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Sebowash for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sebowash
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Sebowash with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sebowash
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Sebowash and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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