SULPHOFAX Ointment 30g

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within a few minutes after oral administration. However, this is subject to vary widely depending upon the form of administration and intended use.

• Duration of Effect

  The effect of this medicine lasts based on the form of administration and intended use.

• 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?

  Use of this medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risk involved. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  Use of this medicine is not recommended by breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risk involved. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to it or any other medicine belonging to the category of corticosteroids.

• Systemic Fungal Infection

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a fungal infection affecting an internal organ/organs in the body.

• Cerebral malaria

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you are suffering from a rare type of malaria that affects the brain.

• Active untreated infection

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from any serious infection and is yet to receive any treatment for the same.

• Pregnancy

  Use of this medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risk involved. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

  Use of this medicine is not recommended by breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risk involved. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

• Other medicines

  This medicine may interact with any medicine that you might be possible taking. Report the use of all medicines including supplement and herbs to the doctor to ensure safe and effective use of this medicine.

• Allergic reaction

  This medicine has the potential of causing moderate to a severe allergic reaction in the body. Any instance indicative of allergic reactions should be reported to the doctor in the first instance.

• Other diseases

  This medicine should be used with caution if the patient is suffering from diseases like cirrhosis, diverticulitis, myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer disease, kidney diseases etc. Report the instance of other diseases as well before treatment with this medicine is initiated.

• Change in blood pressure

  Use of large dose of this medicine can alter the levels of electrolytes like sodium and potassium in the body and may cause unexpected changes in blood pressure levels.

• Withdrawal symptoms

  Use of this medicine should not be abruptly stopped as the patient is likely to suffer from withdrawal symptoms. The use should be slowly and gradually withdrawn.

• Systemic fungal infections

  Use of this medicine may worsen the symptoms of internal fungal infections and hence should be used only under life-threatening circumstances.

• Lowest possible dose

  The lowest possible dose of this medicine should be taken to keep the interactions and side effects away. Hence it is advised to optimize the dose strength at the earliest by accessing the underlying condition.

• Growth inhibition

  This medicine should be used with caution in pediatric patients as the risk of growth abnormalities, brittle bones, and other developmental problems are significantly high.

• Psychotic effects

  Use of this medicine can cause side effects like agitation, anxiety, depression, mood changes, and other psychotic manifestations and hence caution is advised. Any sign and symptom indicative of a mental side effect should be reported to the doctor immediately.

• Delayed wound healing

  Use of this medicine may delay the process of wound healing.

• Immunization procedures

  Immunization procedures involving the injection of a live and weakened pathogen should be avoided while taking this medicine. Alternate means of immunization not involving a live strain of a microorganism could be considered.

Take SULPHOFAX Ointment 30g as instructed by the doctor. Your dosage timings, forms, duration and other attributes are subject to vary depending on the condition and hence adherence to the instruction is necessary to ensure safe and effective use of this medicine.

• Food timings: Information not available
• Administration time: Information not available
• Sleep inducing: Information not available

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