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Softas 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Softas is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Softas safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Softas for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Softas safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Softas in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Softas on the Kidneys?
Softas has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Softas on the Liver?
Softas can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Softas on the Heart?
Side effects of Softas rarely affect the heart.
Softas 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 Softas unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Softas habit forming or addictive?
Softas is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Softas since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Softas only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Softas is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Softas
There is no information on the effects of taking Softas with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Softas
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Softas with alcohol will be.
No, Softas is not recommended to be used for ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal infection and it is not caused by any worm. It presents as a silver or red colored patch which may be swollen, itchy, scaly or dry. Ringworm can manifest in any part of the body, including groin (jock itch) and scalp (tenia capitis). The rash is usually ring-shaped on places other than face, neck or scalp. At times, the rash starts spreading. It should be treated using antifungal creams containing ingredients like clotrimazole, miconazole, etc.
Softas is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic (used to relieve itching) and vasoconstrictive (narrowing of the blood vessels) activity. It is effective for the treatment of asthma. It is also used topically for the management of skin disorders like psoriasis (red scaly patches on some areas of the body) and eczema (dry and itchy skin with red and scaly patches). It is generally available as a furoate salt.
Yes, Softas is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties. It is used for treating rash, psoriatic lesion or eczema on your skin surface. Unlike other steroids, Softas is safe and easily tolerated by the patients. It decreases the action of the chemicals in the body that causes inflammation.
Softas 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 Softas on children.
Yes, Softas 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.
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