Sternon Lotion Benefits & Uses

Sternon Lotion is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Itching (Read More - Home Remedies for Skin Itching: Simple Ways to Get Instant Relief)
Dermatitis
Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
Contact Dermatitis
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)
Eyelid Inflammation
Swollen Eyes

Sternon 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

Age Group

Dosage

Sternon Lotion Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sternon 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

Common

Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)

Sternon Lotion Related Warnings

Is the use of Sternon Lotion safe for pregnant women?

Sternon can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Sternon, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Sternon Lotion safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Sternon.

Safe
What is the effect of Sternon Lotion on the Kidneys?

Sternon rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sternon Lotion on the Liver?

Sternon is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Sternon Lotion on the Heart?

Sternon has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Sternon Lotion with Other Drugs

Sternon Lotion should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

BCG (Bacillus calmette-guerin)

Mifepristone

Moderate

Sternon Lotion Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sternon 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

Frequently asked Questions about Sternon Lotion

Is this Sternon Lotion habit forming or addictive?

Sternon Lotion does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Sternon Lotion will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Sternon Lotion should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Sternon Lotion in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Sternon Lotion Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sternon Lotion

There is no information on the effects of taking Sternon Lotion with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Sternon Lotion

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Sternon Lotion with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

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