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Etaze AF Cream is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. The alternative uses of Etaze AF Cream have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Etaze AF Cream is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Etaze AF Cream also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Chills, Cough. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Etaze AF Cream as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Etaze AF Cream go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Etaze AF Cream has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Etaze AF Cream has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Etaze AF Cream related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Etaze AF Cream contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Etaze AF Cream with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Etaze AF Cream is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Etaze AF Cream 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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Is the use of Etaze AF Cream safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Etaze AF safely.
Is the use of Etaze AF Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Etaze AF. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Etaze AF Cream on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Etaze AF. 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 Etaze AF Cream on the Liver?
Etaze AF 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 Etaze AF Cream on the Heart?
Etaze AF is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Etaze AF Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etaze AF Cream habit forming or addictive?
Etaze AF Cream is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Etaze AF Cream
You can take Etaze AF Cream with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etaze AF Cream
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Etaze AF Cream.
Etaze AF is available as a cream, lotion or an ointment. It is generally applied once a day. It should be applied every day at the same time. The instructions of the doctor and those given on the prescription label should be followed properly. One must not apply it more often than prescribed and it must not be applied to other areas of the skin. The skin condition should improve in 2 weeks times. A thin layer of cream or ointment should be applied and a few drops of lotion should be applied to the affected area. It is only to be applied on the skin. It should not be applied on mouth or eyes and should not be swallowed. Its use should be avoided on the genital, rectal areas, skin creases and armpits unless otherwise specified by your doctor. Do not apply any other cream, ointment or lotion on the treated area and do not cover it with bandage or cloth unless directed by your doctor.
Etaze AF should start showing effects in 2 weeks time. It is safe to be used for as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Do not use excessive amount or for a prolonged period of time. Always speak to your doctor before discontinuing Etaze AF or when you intend to use it for more days.
No, Etaze AF should not be used on a diaper rash as the diaper might contain an occlusive dressing which might be air and water tight causing an irritant effect on the skin of a child. Diaper rash appears as an inflamed skin portion (also known as dermatitis) on the bottoms of a baby. It develops because of wet and infrequently changed diapers, chafing and also because of the skin sensitivity. It can be cured by using good quality diapers, air drying, frequent changing of the diapers and using an ointment containing ingredients like zinc oxide, calendula, etc.
Etaze AF is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic (used to relieve itching) and vasoconstrictive (narrowing of the blood vessels) activity. It is effective for the treatment of asthma. It is also used topically for the management of skin disorders like psoriasis (red scaly patches on some areas of the body) and eczema (dry and itchy skin with red and scaly patches). It is generally available as a furoate salt.
No, Etaze AF cannot be used for the treatment of burns. It is used for treating rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Burns can be treated with skin cream, lotion or an ointment containing ingredients like gentamycin sulfate, fusidic acid, silver nitrate, silver sulfadiazine, mafenide acetate, etc. Please do not self-medicate with Etaze AF for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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