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Safeguard is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Safeguard have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Safeguard depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Safeguard as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Safeguard 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.
Safeguard's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Safeguard's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Safeguard can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Safeguard in conditions like Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke. Some other conditions that can be affected by Safeguard are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Safeguard may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Safeguard is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Safeguard 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
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Is the use of Safeguard safe for pregnant women?
Safeguard can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Safeguard safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Safeguard. If you see any side effects, stop taking Safeguard immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Safeguard again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Safeguard on the Kidneys?
Safeguard rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Safeguard on the Liver?
Safeguard may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Safeguard on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Safeguard. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Safeguard should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Safeguard unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Safeguard habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Safeguard is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Safeguard
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Safeguard together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Safeguard
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Safeguard and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Safeguard is not banned in India. It has been approved by CDSCO.
Yes, Safeguard can cause the blood to become less viscous (thin).
No, Safeguard does not cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing weight gain after consuming this drug.
Safeguard is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Yes, Safeguard can be given in a toothache generally tooth pain occur due to infection so preferably it should be taken with a combination of antibiotics. Please consult the dentist before taking this medication.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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