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Salisone Mf Ointment is a prescription medicine that is available as a Ointment. Secondary and off-label uses of Salisone Mf Ointment have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Salisone Mf Ointment is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Salisone Mf Ointment include Skin Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Salisone Mf Ointment can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Salisone Mf Ointment go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Salisone Mf Ointment has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Salisone Mf Ointment's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Salisone Mf Ointment is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Salisone Mf Ointment have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Salisone Mf Ointment may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Salisone Mf Ointment, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Salisone Mf 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.
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Is the use of Salisone Mf Ointment safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Salisone MF Ointment will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Salisone Mf Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Salisone MF Ointment for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Salisone Mf Ointment on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Salisone MF Ointment on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Salisone Mf Ointment on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Salisone MF Ointment on the liver.
What is the effect of Salisone Mf Ointment on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Salisone MF Ointment on the heart have been reported.
Salisone Mf Ointment 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 Salisone Mf Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Salisone Mf Ointment habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Salisone Mf Ointment is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Salisone Mf Ointment
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Salisone Mf Ointment together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Salisone Mf Ointment
Information about the interaction of Salisone Mf Ointment and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, long-term use of Salisone MF Ointment may cause low potassium level in your body by increasing the excretion of potassium in the urine. This can result in symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, tiredness, and an irregular heartbeat.
Take Salisone MF Ointment as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, Salisone MF Ointment Should not be stopped or discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine. Suddenly stopping Salisone MF Ointment 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.
Yes, Salisone MF Ointment can be taken with an antibiotic. Taking Salisone MF Ointment with a certain antibiotic (Clarithromycin) can treat H.Pylori associated stomach infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Salisone MF Ointment is a brand name of betamethasone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medicine called steroids (corticosteroid). It comes in form of tablet, solution, injection and topical cream. It has potent anti-inflammatory properties. Salisone MF Ointment is used in the treatment of inflammatory joint diseases, multiple sclerosis, inflammation, allergic conditions, and adrenal insufficiency. It is also used to diagnose Cushing's syndrome.
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