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Dancure is a prescription drug, available for use as Shampoo. Secondary and off-label uses of Dancure have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Dancure depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Dancure side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Dancure normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Dancure's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Dancure related warnings talks about Dancure's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Dancure can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Dancure in conditions like Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dancure contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Dancure have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Dancure, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Dancure 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Dancure safe for pregnant women?
Dancure can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Dancure, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Dancure safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Dancure for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Dancure on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Dancure on kidney, information on safety of Dancure for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Dancure on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Dancure on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Dancure on the Heart?
You can take Dancure without any fear of damage to the heart.
Dancure 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 Dancure unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dancure habit forming or addictive?
Dancure does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Dancure
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Dancure, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dancure
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Dancure and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Dancure 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).
Yes, you can use Dancure on the face for fungal infection on affected area only. But please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
No, ideally Dancure can't be used for acne (pimples) because it is not a fungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options to treat acne.
No, Dancure does not cause stomach upset when applied topically. However, Dancure can cause stomach upset if taken orally.
No, Dancure is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as imidazole antifungal agents which are used to treat fungal infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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
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