Introduction

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Uses of Omastin

Fungal infections

Side effects of Omastin

Headache
Nausea
Rash
Vomiting

How to use Omastin

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Omastin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Omastin works

Omastin is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.

What if you forget to take Omastin?

If you miss a dose of Omastin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

Your doctor has prescribed Omastin to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
Inform your doctor if you develop severe skin rash like blistering of the skin along with fever.

Safety Advice

CAUTION – Alcohol: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Omastin. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Omastin is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Omastin is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Omastin may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.\nOmastin may cause dizziness or seizures. This may affect your ability to drive.
UNSAFE – Kidney: Omastin is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.\nCaution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.
CAUTION – Liver: Omastin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Omastin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.