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Etaze Af, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream, Lotion. The alternative uses of Etaze Af have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Etaze Af. 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.
The most common side effects of Etaze Af are Headache, Chills, Cough. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Etaze Af as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Etaze Af 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 Etaze Af is Safe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Etaze Af has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Etaze Af related warnings section.
The section on Etaze Af contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Etaze Af may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Etaze Af is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Etaze Af 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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Etaze Af safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Etaze AF safely.
Is the use of Etaze Af 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 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 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 on the Heart?
Etaze AF is not harmful for the heart.
Etaze Af 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 Etaze Af unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etaze Af habit forming or addictive?
Etaze Af is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Etaze Af
You can take Etaze Af with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etaze Af
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Etaze Af.
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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