Taf Plus is used to treat the following -
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Taf Plus is used -
Common
Is the use of Taf Plus safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Taf Plus during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Taf Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Taf Plus for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Taf Plus on the Kidneys?
Taf Plus is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Taf Plus on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Taf Plus on the liver.
What is the effect of Taf Plus on the Heart?
Taf Plus is completely safe for the heart.
Taf Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Taf Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Taf Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Taf Plus 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 Taf Plus as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Taf Plus should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Taf Plus cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Taf Plus
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Taf Plus and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Taf Plus
Information about the interaction of Taf Plus and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Taf Plus does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Yes, Taf Plus is a steroid. It contains clobetasol which is a potent corticosteroid. It should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which are used by some bodybuilders without prescription to build muscle mass.
Yes, Taf Plus might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Taf Plus is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Taf Plus might be used for the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS) which is a skin condition that causes thinning of the skin and white patches, generally in the genital area. Clinical studies have found Taf Plus to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
No, Taf Plus alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Taf Plus is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Taf Plus should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Taf Plus and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
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