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Druffnil is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Druffnil depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Druffnil 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 Druffnil safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Druffnil in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Druffnil safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Druffnil for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Druffnil on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Druffnil on kidney, information on safety of Druffnil for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Druffnil on the Liver?
Side effects of Druffnil on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Druffnil on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Druffnil on the heart, information on safety of Druffnil for the heart is unavailable.
Druffnil 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 Druffnil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Druffnil habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Druffnil has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Druffnil does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Druffnil is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Druffnil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Druffnil
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Druffnil and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Druffnil
Information about the interaction of Druffnil and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, ideally Druffnil is not used in eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
Yes, Druffnil is safe to use, if it used in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the dermatologist. However, few side effects are observed such as localised irritation with a stinging and burning sensation.
No, Druffnil 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 Druffnil .
No, Druffnil does not make the skin thinner. No known case has been found regarding skin thinning with Druffnil .
No, Druffnil 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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