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Shaltop 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
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Is the use of Shaltop safe for pregnant women?
Shaltop may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Shaltop again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Shaltop safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Shaltop. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Shaltop on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Shaltop on kidneys.
What is the effect of Shaltop on the Liver?
Shaltop 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 Shaltop on the Heart?
Shaltop is completely safe for the heart.
Shaltop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Shaltop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Shaltop habit forming or addictive?
Shaltop is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Shaltop, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Shaltop can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Shaltop only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Shaltop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Shaltop
Taking Shaltop with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Shaltop
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Shaltop and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Shaltop may cause itching. Itching is one of the symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis which might be caused by the use of this drug. It is a rare side effect of this drug. It occurs due to the undesirable response of the immune system of the body towards this drug and this side effect goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Shaltop may cause chest pain. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing chest pain after using this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Shaltop might be used for telogen effluvium (temporary hair thinning mostly on the top of the scalp). Shaltop is only approved for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and you are advised to consult with a doctor first before using this drug for telogen effluvium.
No, hair growth by Shaltop is not permanent. You might have to use Shaltop continuously to maintain normal hair growth in the affected area.
Yes, Shaltop might be used for bread growth. Although Shaltop is approved only for the treatment of androgenic alopecia (hair loss) but a clinical study has found that Shaltop is very effective for bread enhancement by increasing hair counts.
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