Sebifin Plus is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. Sebifin Plus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Sebifin Plus 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Sebifin Plus also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Chills, Cough. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Sebifin Plus can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Sebifin Plus are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sebifin Plus is Safe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Sebifin Plus has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Sebifin Plus related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Sebifin Plus contraindications section.
Additionally, Sebifin Plus may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sebifin Plus is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Sebifin Plus 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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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sebifin Plus is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Sebifin Plus safe for pregnant women?
Sebifin Plus is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Sebifin Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Sebifin Plus may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Sebifin Plus on the Kidneys?
Sebifin Plus 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 Sebifin Plus on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Sebifin Plus. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Sebifin Plus on the Heart?
Using Sebifin Plus does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Sebifin Plus 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 Sebifin Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sebifin Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Sebifin Plus.
Interaction between Food and Sebifin Plus
It is safe to take Sebifin Plus with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sebifin Plus
Information about the interaction of Sebifin Plus and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Sebifin Plus works by releasing some anti-inflammatory proteins and inhibiting the synthesis of some inflammation mediators. This provides relief to the patient temporarily.
Yes, Sebifin Plus can be used for the treatment of brown patches on the skin or melasma, however, it is not used alone. It is always used in combination with hydroquinone, isotretinoin and sometimes glycolic acid. Melasma is a common skin condition. It is usually manifested as brown to gray-brown patches on the forehead, bridge of the nose, cheeks, upper lip, and chin. It can also invade forearms and neck. Alongside topical treatment, protection from Sun is also suggested as a treatment.
No, Sebifin Plus 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 Sebifin Plus for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.
Sebifin Plus 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.
Yes, Sebifin Plus is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties. It is used for treating rash, psoriatic lesion or eczema on your skin surface. Unlike other steroids, Sebifin Plus is safe and easily tolerated by the patients. It decreases the action of the chemicals in the body that causes inflammation.
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