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Dandrop is a prescription drug, available for use as Lotion. Other than this, Dandrop has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Dandrop. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Dandrop have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Dandrop 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dandrop is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Dandrop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Dandrop can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Dandrop in conditions like Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dandrop contraindications section.
Besides this, Dandrop may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Dandrop is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Dandrop 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 Dandrop safe for pregnant women?
Dandrop may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Dandrop again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Dandrop safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Dandrop for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Dandrop on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Dandrop on kidney, information on safety of Dandrop for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Dandrop on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Dandrop on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Dandrop will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Dandrop on the Heart?
Dandrop is not harmful for the heart.
Dandrop 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 Dandrop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dandrop habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Dandrop.
Interaction between Food and Dandrop
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Dandrop together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dandrop
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Dandrop with alcohol.
Discontinuation of Dandrop 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.
Dandrop is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a dermatologist. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a dermatologist recommendation.
No, ideally Dandrop 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, Dandrop does not cause hair loss. There have been no known cases of this drug causing hair loss. However, do keep your doctor informed if you are experiencing hair loss with Dandrop.
No, Dandrop 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
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