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Dand Care is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Dand Care depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Dand Care 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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Geriatric |
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| Adult |
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Is the use of Dand Care safe for pregnant women?
Dand Care can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Dand Care right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Dand Care safe during breastfeeding?
Dand Care does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Dand Care on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Dand Care on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dand Care on the Liver?
Dand Care can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Dand Care on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Dand Care on the heart have been reported.
Dand Care 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 Dand Care unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dand Care habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Dand Care is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Dand Care, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Dand Care can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Dand Care only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dand Care cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Dand Care
Taking Dand Care with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dand Care
Taking alcohol with Dand Care can be dangerous.
No, Dand Care is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as imidazole antifungal agents which are used to treat fungal infections.
Dand Care is a brand name of ketoconazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungal agents. It 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 (fungal infection between the toes also known as athlete's foot), cutaneous candidiasis (skin and nail fungal infection), tinea versicolor (discolored patches of skin), and vaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina). Over the counter ketoconazole shampoo control flaking, scaling, and itching of the scalp caused by dandruff.
No, Dand Care 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).
No, Dand Care does not cause stomach upset when applied topically. However, Dand Care can cause stomach upset if taken orally.
Discontinuation of Dand Care on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as itching, irritation, and redness. You are recommended to always consult a dermatologist before discontinuing this medicine.
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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
