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Femite Solution

Manufacturer :  Dabur India Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Denatonium Benzoate
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Femite Solution

Femite Solution is primarily used to prevent topical infection over the skin. The active constituent of the medication is known to be the most bitter substance available. Just a few parts of it per million will make the product so bitter that children and pets would not be able to swallow it.

Denatonium benzoate produces sweet but highly toxic products which taste as foul as antifreeze and detergents. As per research, the people can detect denatonium benzoate in the water at 50 parts per billion. Denatonium benzoate tastes bitter at 1 to 10 ppm and almost all the products having it as one of the contents will become inconsumable at 30 to 100 ppm.

Denatonium benzoate is also stable and inert. Additionally, it is mixed in so little amount that the properties of the product remain unchanged. It is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of Inappropriate ingestion and topically it is used to prevent infections.

Femite Solution due to its bitter taste is also prescribed to children to stop the common habit most of them have like thumb-sucking and nail-biting, which leads to increased microbial exposures. This may also cause change in shape of the nail and a white spots is left over nails along with brown or black stripes.

There are no serious side effects or adverse effects is reported with the use of Femite Solution.But Patients may experience irritability, difficulty sleeping, confusion, nightmares, mood swings, depression, suffer from delusions and suicidal thoughts in case if excess dose is take. consult your specialist in case you experience anything unusual.

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    What are the uses of Femite Solution

    • Infections

    • Skin Infection

    What are the contraindications of Femite Solution ?

    What are the side effects of Femite Solution ?

    • Irritability

    • Confusion

    • Mood Swings

    • Depression

    Key highlights of Femite Solution

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      No interaction found

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Femite Solution is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Femite Solution does not usually affect your ability to drive.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is limited information available on the use of Femite Solution in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is limited information available on the use of Femite Solution in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Femite Solution Topical, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

    How does this medication work?

    The taste of the active ingredient is bitter and irritant, thus aids in combating issues like thumb-sucking or nail biting. It also helpful in preventing misalignment of the teeth due to thumb-sucking or nail biting.

      FAQs about Femite Solution

      • Ques : What is Femite Solution?

        Ans : Femite Solution is a medication which has Denatonium Benzoate as an active element present in it. It is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of Inappropriate ingestion and topically it is used to prevent infections.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Femite Solution?

        Ans : Femite Solution is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Veterinary uses, Aspiration mastitis, Inappropriate ingestion, and infections. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Femite 1 w v solution to avoid undesirable effects.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Femite Solution?

        Ans : Femite Solution is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Femite 1 w v solution which are as follows: irritability, difficulty sleeping, confusion, nightmares, mood swings, depression, suffer from delusions and suicidal thoughts. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Femite 1 w v solution.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Femite Solution?

        Ans : Store Femite Solution in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use Femite Solution before I see improvement of my conditions?

        Ans : Femite Solution is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients. There are numerous elements to consider such as, salt interactions, precautions to be taken care of, time is taken by the salt to performs its action, etc.

      • Ques : What are the contraindications to Femite Solution?

        Ans : There is no reliable data about the contraindications of Femite Solution. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

      • Ques : Is Femite Solution safe to use when pregnant?

        Ans : Femite Solution is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk but there is no data available regarding the effect of Femite Solution during pregnancy.

      • Ques : Will Femite Solution be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

        Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Femite Solution can lead to increased chances of side effects such as irritability, difficulty sleeping, confusion, nightmares, mood swings, depression, suffer from delusions and suicidal thoughts. If you are observing increased severity of pain or the pain is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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