Table of contents:
- Functions & Usage
- What is Dermatix used for?
- What are the rules for using Dermatix?
- How to store this drug?
- Dose
- What is the Dermatix dosage for adults?
- What is the dosage of Dermatix for children?
- In what dosages and preparations is Dermatix available?
- Side effects
- What are the possible side effects of Dermatix?
- Precautions & Warnings
- What should be known before using Dermatix?
- Certain drugs and diseases
- Allergy
- Children
- Elderly
- Is this drug safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Drug Interactions
- What medicines should not be taken with Dermatix?
- What foods and drinks should not be consumed when using Dermatix?
- Are there certain health conditions that can trigger an interaction with this drug?
- Overdose
- What are the symptoms of a Dermatix overdose and what are the effects?
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
Functions & Usage
What is Dermatix used for?
Dermatix Ultra is a topical or topical medicine to heal, flatten, soften and fade scars. The types of wounds in question are as follows:
- surgery marks
- minor burns
- cut wound
- scratched wound
- the wound was bitten by an insect
In addition, this drug can also be used to treat keloids which are usually formed due to scar tissue damage to the skin.
Regular use of this medication will help relieve pain, itching, even out the skin tone, and other discomforts due to having scars.
Dermatix Ultra contains active ingredients cyclic siloxane and vitamin C ester. Both of these ingredients have been tested to help disguise scars.
A study from a journalAesthetic Plastic Surgeryhave shown that the use of vitamin C in combination with a silicone gel helps speed up scar recovery.
What are the rules for using Dermatix?
Dermatix is used by applying it directly to the area of the skin where there is a wound. But beforehand, make sure you wash your hands and clean the target skin area first before using this medicine.
Before applying it, it's best to wait until the skin is completely dry after cleaning. Use your finger, cotton swab, or sterile cotton swab to squeeze out a small amount of the medicine and then apply it lightly to the skin.
Avoid exposure to heat after using this medicine. Wash your hands immediately after using this medicine to prevent accidental eye contact. In order to get maximum results, use this drug regularly and according to the directions for use.
Read medication guides and patient information brochures before using this medication. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about instructions for use or patient information brochures.
How to store this drug?
Dermatix Ultra is best stored at room temperature below 25 degrees Celsius, away from direct sunlight and humid places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules.
Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when the drug has expired or when it is no longer needed.
Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal agency about how to safely dispose of your medicine.
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the Dermatix dosage for adults?
The dose of Dermatix for adults is 2 times a day, applied directly to the problem skin in the morning and evening.
What is the dosage of Dermatix for children?
The use of Dermatix by children can follow the recommended dosage for adults.
However, it is still advisable to consult your doctor or pharmacist first. The age and condition of the wounds experienced by children will determine the dosage of this drug.
In what dosages and preparations is Dermatix available?
Dermatix is available in a transparent gel form. It contains dimeticone, cyclopentasiloxane, and vitamin C ester (ascorbyltetraisopalmitate).
This medicine is available in packs tube 7 grams and 15 grams.
Side effects
What are the possible side effects of Dermatix?
Like the use of topical medicines in general, the use of Dermatix Ultra can cause some side effects. The severity and symptoms of side effects may vary.
Stop using this drug and consult your doctor immediately if you experience one or more side effects such as:
- skin irritation
- itchy
- reddish rash
- blistered wound
Seek immediate medical help if you develop signs of a severe (anaphylactic) allergic reaction, with symptoms such as:
- swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue
- skin rash
- itchy rash
- difficulty breathing
This side effect does not happen to everyone. There may be some side effects not listed above.
If you are concerned about possible side effects, please consult your doctor or pharmacist further.
Precautions & Warnings
What should be known before using Dermatix?
Before using this drug, there are several things that need to be considered first:
Certain drugs and diseases
Tell your doctor about any medications you are currently using, whether prescription, non-prescription, supplements, or herbal medicines. This is because several types of drugs may interact with Dermatix.
In addition, it is also important to inform your doctor about any diseases or other health conditions that you are currently suffering from. It is possible that this drug can trigger interactions with certain diseases or health conditions.
Allergy
Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergies to certain drugs, especially the active ingredients in this medicine. In addition, get checked out if you have any other allergies, for example to certain foods, dyes, or animals.
Children
This drug has not been tested for safety in children. Before giving Dermatix Ultra to children, consult a doctor first.
Elderly
Several types of drugs have not been tested for safety in the elderly. Therefore, these drugs may work differently, or have the potential to cause different side effects in the elderly. Especially for the elderly, consult the use of this drug to your doctor first.
Is this drug safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There has not been adequate research regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Always consult your doctor or midwife before using any medication to weigh the potential benefits and risks, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
Drug Interactions
What medicines should not be taken with Dermatix?
Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this article.
Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.
If you use medications or other skin care products at the same time without a doctor's advice, the benefits this medicine provides may change. This can increase the risk of side effects or cause the medication to not work properly.
Tell your doctor about all medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, and cosmetics you use, so that your doctor can help you prevent possible drug interactions.
What foods and drinks should not be consumed when using Dermatix?
Certain drugs should not be used when eating certain foods because drug-food interactions can occur.
Smoking tobacco or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur.
Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your doctor, medical team, or pharmacist.
Are there certain health conditions that can trigger an interaction with this drug?
Your health conditions may affect the effects of using this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems.
Dermatix is not recommended for use on wounds that are still wet and open due to acne or chickenpox.
Overdose
What are the symptoms of a Dermatix overdose and what are the effects?
There is no data showing about cases of overdose of this drug. In addition, cases of overdose due to topical drugs are very rare.
However, make sure you always use this drug according to the recommended rules of use to prevent unwanted side effects.
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of emergency or overdose, call the medical team, ambulance (118 or 119), or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you just remember when it's time for the next dose, just ignore the missed dose, and continue taking it as scheduled. Do not use this drug in double doses.
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