Dandrid Benefits & Uses

Dandrid is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Dandrid Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Dandruff Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply on scalp Dosage Form: Lotion Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Menthol (0.1% w/v) Miconazole (2% w/v) Tinidazole (2% w/v), Zinc Sulfate (2% w/v)
Adult	Disease: Dandruff Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply on scalp Dosage Form: Lotion Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Menthol (0.1% w/v) Miconazole (2% w/v) Tinidazole (2% w/v), Zinc Sulfate (2% w/v)
Geriatric	Disease: Dandruff Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply on scalp Dosage Form: Lotion Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Menthol (0.1% w/v) Miconazole (2% w/v) Tinidazole (2% w/v), Zinc Sulfate (2% w/v)

Dandrid Related Warnings

Is the use of Dandrid safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Dandrid in pregnant women.
Is the use of Dandrid safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Dandrid.
What is the effect of Dandrid on the Kidneys?

Using Dandrid does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Dandrid on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Dandrid on the liver.
What is the effect of Dandrid on the Heart?

Dandrid is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Dandrid with Other Drugs

Dandrid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Atazanavir

Ketoconazole

Cimetidine

Warfarin

Moderate

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Ergotamine

Amlodipine

Amitriptyline

Amiodarone

Fentanyl

Nifedipine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Tetracycline

Moxifloxacin

Etidronate

Mild

Phenobarbital

Dandrid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dandrid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dermatitis
Depression
Epilepsy
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Abdominal Pain
Diabetes
Liver Disease
High Cholesterol
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Sexually transmitted diseases
Alcoholism
Kidney Disease
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dandrid

Is this Dandrid habit forming or addictive?

Dandrid is not addictive in nature.

Dandrid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dandrid

You can take Dandrid with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dandrid

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Dandrid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

See all substitutes for Dandrid

Dandrid Lotion - ₹372
Menthol + Zinc Sulfate + Miconazole + Tinidazole Lotion - ₹409

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 888

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vusion® (miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide, and white petrolatum)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 792

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tindamax® (tinidazole)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 839

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 902

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zinc Sulfate (zinc sulfate)

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