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Tef Cream is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Nail Fungus. Other than this, Tef Cream has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Tef Cream depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Tef Cream also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain, Headache, Flatulence. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tef Cream can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Tef Cream are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tef Cream is Safe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Tef Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Tef Cream are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Tef Cream with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Tef Cream is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Tef 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tef Cream is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Tef Cream safe for pregnant women?
Tef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Tef Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Tef should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tef Cream on the Kidneys?
Tef may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tef Cream on the Liver?
Tef can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Tef Cream on the Heart?
Tef is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tef Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tef Cream habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Tef Cream is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Tef Cream. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Tef Cream is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Tef Cream is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tef Cream
Taking Tef Cream with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tef Cream
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Tef Cream.
No, Tef should not be taken with birth control pill because it can interfere with birth control pills, and causes irregular periods and breakthrough bleeding. Keep your doctor informed before taking them together. Try other methods of contraception such as condoms, barrier methods to avoid unwanted pregnancies.
Yes, Tef can sometimes affect the liver by increasing the secretion of liver enzymes which can damage the liver cells. Rare cases of serious hepatotoxicity (liver damage), including liver failure have been reported. Hence a routine liver function test should be conducted when taking this drug for a long time.
Tef can be taken orally and applied topically. An oral form such as tablet should be taken with or without food and avoid caffeine intake while on medicine. Duration and dose of the course will vary according to the severity of the antifungal infection. The topical form of medicine should be applied to the affected area twice daily or as adviced by a doctor, do not apply more or less as recommended by healthcare practitioners.
Tef and amoxicillin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please take if prescribed by a doctor only do not self-medicate.
No, Tef is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat fungal infections only.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience