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Saphrine Ointment, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Ointment. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Gingivitis, Toxoplasmosis. Other than this, Saphrine Ointment has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Saphrine Ointment depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Common side effects of Saphrine Ointment include Dyspepsia, Pharyngitis. While these are the most often observed Saphrine Ointment side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Saphrine Ointment 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.
In addition, Saphrine Ointment's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Saphrine Ointment's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Saphrine Ointment related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Saphrine Ointment are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Saphrine Ointment have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Saphrine Ointment, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Saphrine 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 Saphrine Ointment safe for pregnant women?
Saphrine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Saphrine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Saphrine Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Saphrine.
What is the effect of Saphrine Ointment on the Kidneys?
Using Saphrine does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Saphrine Ointment on the Liver?
Using Saphrine does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Saphrine Ointment on the Heart?
Saphrine is completely safe for the heart.
Saphrine Ointment should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Saphrine Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Saphrine Ointment habit forming or addictive?
Saphrine Ointment is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Saphrine Ointment
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Saphrine Ointment with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Saphrine Ointment
Taking Saphrine Ointment with alcohol has not been seen to have harmful effects. However, please be careful if you do so.
Yes, Saphrine may be used in open wound for cleansing the wound.
Yes, Saphrine is safe to use, if it is used in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as taste change and staining teeth. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Saphrine may kill the viruses. It has shown activity against enveloped viruses.
Yes, Saphrine kill the yeast. Yeast infection is caused by a fungus, it has been reported that Saphrine is effective against the fungal infection. Saphrine kill by fungi by interfering its integrity of cell wall and cell membrane causing death.
No, Saphrine does not cause dry mouth. It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug for treating gum infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 900
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 705