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Cotaryl Af, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. Secondary and off-label uses of Cotaryl Af have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Cotaryl Af is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
While these are the most often observed Cotaryl Af side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cotaryl Af go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Cotaryl Af's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cotaryl Af related warnings talks about Cotaryl Af's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Cotaryl Af can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cotaryl Af in conditions like Drug Allergy.
Drug reaction of Cotaryl Af with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Cotaryl Af is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Cotaryl Af 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 Cotaryl Af is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cotaryl Af safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Cotaryl AF during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Cotaryl Af safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Cotaryl AF on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Cotaryl AF will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Cotaryl Af on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Cotaryl AF for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Cotaryl Af on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Cotaryl AF on the liver, information on safety of Cotaryl AF for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Cotaryl Af on the Heart?
Information about safety of Cotaryl AF for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cotaryl Af unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cotaryl Af habit forming or addictive?
Cotaryl Af is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cotaryl Af since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Cotaryl Af should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cotaryl Af cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cotaryl Af
There is no information on the effects of taking Cotaryl Af with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cotaryl Af
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cotaryl Af.
Yes, an oral solution of this drug helps in relieving constipation because it contains liquid paraffin which is a laxative. It penetrates the stools in our intestine and softens it. It also increases peristaltic activity through osmotic retention of fluids which helps in promoting bowel evacuation.
Cotaryl AF is a brand name of liquid paraffin and it is available in the form of topical cream and oral solution. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as osmotic laxatives and emollients. Oral solution of this drug is used to provide relief from moderate to severe constipation and its topical cream is used as an emollient for dry, scaly, and itchy skin conditions such as eczema, ichthyosis, psoriasis, and pruritus.
Yes, Cotaryl AF is a mineral oil because it is derived from petroleum. It acts as a barrier on the skin which prevents the loss of water from the skin surface.
No, Cotaryl AF is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
No, Cotaryl AF does not lighten skin but it helps in improving the texture of the skin by soothing and softening it.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience