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Danclear is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream, Shampoo, Gel. The alternative uses of Danclear have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Danclear. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Danclear as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Danclear 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 Danclear is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Danclear has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Danclear related warnings section.
Danclear is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Danclear are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Danclear with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Danclear is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Danclear 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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Is the use of Danclear safe for pregnant women?
Danclear can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Danclear right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Danclear safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Danclear for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Danclear on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Danclear on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Danclear on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Danclear on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Danclear on the Heart?
Danclear is completely safe for the heart.
Danclear should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Danclear unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Danclear habit forming or addictive?
Danclear is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Danclear
There is no information on the effects of taking Danclear with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Danclear
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Danclear with alcohol.
No, Danclear is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as imidazole antifungal agents which are used to treat fungal infections.
No, ideally Danclear can't be used for hemorrhoids condition because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options to treat and prevent hemorrhoids.
No, Danclear is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug that is used to treat fungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (a fungal infection between the toes known as athlete's foot).
Danclear contains ketoconazole which works by blocking the ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus which is necessary for fungal cell membrane growth. Hence in this way, it kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane and treats the fungal infection.
No, Danclear does not cause stomach upset when applied topically. However, Danclear can cause stomach upset if taken orally.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nizoral (ketoconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 792-793
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177
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