DFO Gel 50 gm

Question 1

Can I use DFO Gel 50 gm with other medicines?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes drugs are not safe when you use them with certain other drugs and food. Taking them together can cause unpleasant side effects. Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.

Question 2

Shall I store DFO Gel 50 gm in the freezer?

Accepted Answer

Store in a dry and dark place at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Do not freeze.

Question 3

In which conditions should I avoid use of DFO Gel 50 gm?

Accepted Answer

You should avoid the use of DFO Gel 50 gm if you have had any recent bypass heart surgery, heart attack, stroke, gastrointestinal bleeding (bloody stool), inflammation or ulcer of stomach/intestine. The elderly (more than 65 years of age) are at greater risk of having gastrointestinal bleeding so they should use DFO Gel 50 gm with caution.

Question 4

Can DFO Gel 50 gm be used by the children less than 1 year?

Accepted Answer

No, DFO Gel 50 gm should be only used by the children who are more than 2 years of age. DFO Gel 50 gm is contraindicated in infants below 2 years of age.

Question 5

Can I apply DFO Gel 50 gm on the cut wound for pain relief?

Accepted Answer

No, use of DFO Gel 50 gm is contraindicated on the broken or cut wound skin. It should be only applied topically on the uppermost skin surfaces (epidermis). It should not be applied in the nostrils, vagina, or anus.