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Glocan is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Thrush. Other than this, Glocan has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Glocan. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Glocan as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Glocan are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Glocan is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Glocan related warnings talks about Glocan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Glocan contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Glocan with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Glocan is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Glocan 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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Is the use of Glocan safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Glocan without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Glocan safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Glocan.
What is the effect of Glocan on the Kidneys?
Glocan does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Glocan on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Glocan on the liver.
What is the effect of Glocan on the Heart?
Glocan is not harmful for the heart.
Glocan 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 Glocan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glocan habit forming or addictive?
Glocan does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Glocan since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Glocan only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Glocan for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Glocan
Taking Glocan with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glocan
Glocan and alcohol do not lead to side effects, but it is still better to be cautious.
Yes, Glocan 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.
Glocan 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.
No, Glocan does not make the skin thinner. No known case has been found regarding skin thinning with Glocan.
Yes, Glocan 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.
Yes, Glocan can be used on the scalp but it has poor efficacy in tinea capitis (scalp). Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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