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Entofoam Cream is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Ulcerative Colitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Entofoam Cream have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Entofoam Cream. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Entofoam Cream are Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). While these are the most often observed Entofoam Cream side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Entofoam Cream are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Entofoam Cream is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Entofoam Cream has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Entofoam Cream related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Entofoam Cream contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Entofoam Cream have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Entofoam Cream is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Entofoam Cream 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Entofoam Cream safe for pregnant women?
Entofoam can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Entofoam, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Entofoam Cream safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Entofoam in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Entofoam is unavailable.
What is the effect of Entofoam Cream on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Entofoam. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Entofoam Cream on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Entofoam. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Entofoam only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Entofoam Cream on the Heart?
Entofoam may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Entofoam Cream 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 Entofoam Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Entofoam Cream habit forming or addictive?
Entofoam Cream does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Entofoam Cream will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Entofoam Cream should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Entofoam Cream for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Entofoam Cream
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Entofoam Cream, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Entofoam Cream
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Entofoam Cream.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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