DERMOTRIM 500mg Vag Tablet 1s

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

• Duration of Effect

  The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  The topical forms of this medicine are relatively safe for use until the first trimester of pregnancy. However, they should be used only if clearly needed and only under the supervision of your doctor. The oral form of this medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/using this medicine.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using/taking this medicine.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to DERMOTRIM 500mg Vag Tablet 1s or any other ingredients present along with it.

• Pregnancy

  The topical forms of this medicine are relatively safe for use until the first trimester of pregnancy. However, they should be used only if clearly needed and only under the supervision of your doctor. The oral form of this medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/using this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using/taking this medicine.

• Opthalmic use

  This medicine is not recommended for use in the eyes. Both purposeful and accidental application of this medicine into the eyes should be avoided.

• Use only in confirmed infection

  This medicine should not be used until the infection is diagnosed by a doctor. Other diseases may also show similar symptoms.

• Vaginal irritation

  This medicine may cause burning and irritation upon vaginal application. Consult your doctor if the symptoms do not improve and the irritation persists.

• Resistance

  This medicine should be used for the full prescribed course even when the symptoms get better. The infection may recur and the fungi may get less sensitive to the medicine resulting in drug resistance if it is not used for the full prescribed course.

You should follow all the instructions given to you by the doctor while taking/using this medicine. To ensure complete recovery and no relapse, the full course of treatment should be followed. It is more effective if taken at the same time on all days. Any instance of side effects should be reported to the doctor immediately.

• Usage does not depend on food timings
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• Does not cause sleepiness

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