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Dermacare is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Soap. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Dermacare also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Dermacare depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dermacare as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Dermacare normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Dermacare's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Moderate while nursing. In addition, Dermacare's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Dermacare related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Dermacare have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Dermacare have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Dermacare, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Dermacare 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
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Is the use of Dermacare safe for pregnant women?
Dermacare can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Dermacare safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Dermacare. If you see any side effects, stop taking Dermacare immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Dermacare again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Dermacare on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Dermacare on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Dermacare on the Liver?
Side effects of Dermacare rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Dermacare on the Heart?
You can take Dermacare without any fear of damage to the heart.
Dermacare should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dermacare unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dermacare habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Dermacare is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Dermacare will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Dermacare is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dermacare is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dermacare
You can take Dermacare with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dermacare
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dermacare with alcohol will be.
Yes, Dermacare can treat strep. It is used in the treatment of strep throat (pharyngitis) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Since it is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised to not take this drug by yourself to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Dermacare is safe to use, if it is used in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as metallic taste, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, oral Dermacare can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Dermacare along with tramadol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.
Yes, a topical preparation of Dermacare may cause dry skin in few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive dryness of skin after applying this drug then you are advised to use moisturizer and other preventive cure to relieve dryness of skin.
No, Dermacare is not a steroid. It contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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