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Coot is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Ointment. Coot also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Coot depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Coot also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Peeling, Skin Thinning, Application Site Irritation. Usually, these side effects of Coot go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Coot is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Coot related warnings talks about Coot's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Coot is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Coot have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Coot is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Coot 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Coot safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Coot on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Coot safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Coot for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Coot on the Kidneys?
Using Coot does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Coot on the Liver?
Using Coot does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Coot on the Heart?
Coot is not harmful for the heart.
Coot 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 Coot unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Coot habit forming or addictive?
Coot 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 Coot since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Coot only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Coot cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Coot
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Coot together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Coot
Information about the interaction of Coot and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Coot is known to cause stomach disturbances such as indigestion, pancreatitis, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, gastritis, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after using this medication.
Yes, Coot is effectively used in the treatment of ringworm (tinea corporis). However, this is a prescribed drug do not take it on your own. Get yourself physically examined in case of severe patches.
Coot works by preventing the fungal infection to grow further. They inhibit cytochrome P450 enzyme 14- demethylase and block ergosterol synthesis. This action results in the destruction of cell membranes of the pathogen by limiting the growth of the fungus. Hence, in this way, it kills fungus and protect us from infection.
Yes, Coot can cause hair loss if taken for a long time. However, if you're experiencing hair loss after taking this drug for a short duration then inform your doctor without any further delay.
Take Coot as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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