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Monoguard B 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.
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Is the use of Monoguard B safe for pregnant women?
Monoguard B can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Monoguard B, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Monoguard B safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Monoguard B. Immediately discontinue Monoguard B if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Monoguard B on the Kidneys?
Monoguard B is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Monoguard B on the Liver?
Monoguard B has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Monoguard B on the Heart?
Monoguard B is not harmful for the heart.
Monoguard B should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Monoguard B unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Monoguard B habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Monoguard B is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Monoguard B
Taking Monoguard B with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Monoguard B
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Monoguard B with alcohol.
Monoguard B contains sertaconazole which is an antifungal agent that works by preventing the synthesis of ergosterol (a component of the cell membrane of fungi). In the absence of ergosterol fungal cell wall is damaged that results in an increase in permeability of fungal cell wall this causes leakage of nutrients which kills the fungi. In this way, Monoguard B inhibits the fungal growth and treats fungal infection.
No, Monoguard B is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
No, ideally Monoguard B can't be used for hemorrhoid condition because it is not a fungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
No, Monoguard B does not contains steroids. It contains sertaconazole which belongs to the class of drugs known as antifungal agents (imidazole derivative anti-infectives).
Yes, Monoguard B is safe to use, if it is applied in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed which occurs rarely such as skin irritation or burning sensation, and contact dermatitis. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 117
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 231
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Qvar® (beclomethasone dipropionate HFA)