Taf 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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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Taf is used -
Mild
Is the use of Taf safe for pregnant women?
Taf is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Taf safe during breastfeeding?
Taf does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Taf on the Kidneys?
Taf does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Taf on the Liver?
Taf does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Taf on the Heart?
Taf is completely safe for the heart.
Taf should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Taf unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Taf habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Taf has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Taf as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Taf should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Taf is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Taf
Taking Taf with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Taf
Taf and alcohol do not lead to side effects, but it is still better to be cautious.
Taf is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a dermatologist. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a dermatologist recommendation.
Yes, Taf is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the dermatologist. However, few side effects are observed such as localized irritation with stinging and burning sensation.
No, Taf is an antifungal drug. It is used to treat antifungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (a fungal infection between the toes known as athlete's foot), cutaneous candidiasis (skin and nail fungal infection), tinea versicolor (discolored patches of skin), and vaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina).
Yes, Taf can cause itching. There are few common side effect reported such as localized irritation with stinging and burning sensation. Please inform your dermatologist if you're experiencing these symptoms.
No, ideally Taf can't be used for hemorrhoid condition because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 763,792
