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Victoderm is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Victoderm depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Victoderm 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 |
Is the use of Victoderm safe for pregnant women?
Victoderm can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Victoderm right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Victoderm safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Victoderm. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Victoderm on the Kidneys?
Victoderm may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Victoderm on the Liver?
Victoderm may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Victoderm on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Victoderm for the heart.
Victoderm 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 Victoderm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Victoderm habit forming or addictive?
Victoderm does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Victoderm as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Victoderm is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Victoderm for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Victoderm
Taking Victoderm with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Victoderm
Consuming Victoderm with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Take Victoderm if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
No, Victoderm is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Yes Victoderm is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Yes, Victoderm can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Victoderm is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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