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Salisone H Ointment is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Ointment. Other than this, Salisone H Ointment has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Salisone H Ointment depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Salisone H Ointment also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash. Some other side effects of Salisone H Ointment have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Salisone H Ointment normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Salisone H Ointment's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Salisone H Ointment has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Salisone H Ointment related warnings section.
Salisone H Ointment is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Salisone H Ointment are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Salisone H Ointment may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Salisone H Ointment is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Salisone H Ointment 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
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Is the use of Salisone H Ointment safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Salisone for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Salisone H Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Salisone in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Salisone is unavailable.
What is the effect of Salisone H Ointment on the Kidneys?
Salisone rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Salisone H Ointment on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Salisone on the liver.
What is the effect of Salisone H Ointment on the Heart?
Side effects of Salisone rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Salisone H Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Salisone H Ointment habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Salisone H Ointment has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Salisone H Ointment
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Salisone H Ointment and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Salisone H Ointment
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Salisone H Ointment with alcohol will be.
Salisone works by suppressing the body's normal immune response to inflammation which is responsible for symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. This results in decreased inflammation and provides relief from the symptoms associated with it.
Take Salisone as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, Salisone Should not be stopped or discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine. Suddenly stopping Salisone can cause withdrawal symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and feeling of discomfort. To avoid the withdrawal symptoms, the dosage of this drug should be reduced gradually. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing any withdrawal symptoms after stopping/discounting it on your own.
This is because a long-term use of Salisone can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking Salisone for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Yes, Salisone can cause weight gain. It is common side effects this drug. However, if you notice any unusual weight gain after taking this medicine then discuss it with the doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
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