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Ornoderm is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. The alternative uses of Ornoderm have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Ornoderm depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Ornoderm also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Peeling, Skin Thinning, Application Site Irritation. Normally, these side effects of Ornoderm are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Ornoderm's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ornoderm has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ornoderm related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy must refrain from the use of Ornoderm since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Ornoderm may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ornoderm, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Ornoderm 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Ornoderm safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Ornoderm during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Ornoderm safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Ornoderm in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Ornoderm on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Ornoderm on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ornoderm on the Liver?
Using Ornoderm does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ornoderm on the Heart?
Using Ornoderm does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Ornoderm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ornoderm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ornoderm habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ornoderm.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Ornoderm since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ornoderm is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ornoderm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ornoderm
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Ornoderm and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ornoderm
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ornoderm with alcohol will be.
Ornoderm is used for the short-term treatment up to 2 weeks and if required then maximum up to 4 weeks. You are advised to use it as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid the unpleasant side effect.
Application of Ornoderm on the face must be avoided but if it has been advised by your doctor then you can use it only for a short-term period not more than 5 days because the skin on your face thins easily.
No, Ornoderm does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Yes, Ornoderm might cause hair loss (alopecia). It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair solution such as minoxidil.
Yes, Ornoderm might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Ornoderm is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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