Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Pragna Shatavari Powder
Pragna Shatavari Powder is used to treat fungal infections of the nails. It kills a wide range of fungi which can make your nails discoloured, thick or brittle.
You should use Pragna Shatavari Powder as your doctor suggests and the lacquer will come with instructions. It is normally applied once or twice a week to the affected finger or toe nails. The best way to use it is to clean and file each affected nail and the apply the lacquer evenly over the whole nail. Make sure you do not use the same file on undamaged nails, or these could become infected. Also clean the applicator before moving on to the next nail and after you have finished. You should continue to use this medicine until the infection has cleared and healthy nails have grown back. This can take 6 to 12 months.
Pragna Shatavari Powder is a safe medicine with no common side effects but sometimes it can cause damage to your nails (changing the colour or making them brittle). There may also be a reaction on the skin around the nail. If you get it in your eyes, rinse out with water immediately and contact your doctor.
Pragna Shatavari Powder is an antifungal medication. It works by preventing fungi from producing ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes. Without ergosterol, the fungi stop growing and its cells breakdown. Gradually, the infected nail grows out, until only healthy nail is left.
Side Effects:
Ordinary side effects of Pragna
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Warning & Precautions:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pragna Shatavari Powder. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. How often should you use Pragna Shatavari Powder?
Pragna Shatavari Powder is usually applied once weekly on the affected finger or toenails. Sometimes your physician may ask you to apply it twice weekly. It is important that the affected areas should be clean and dried properly. Consult your doctor before you apply this medication and follow the instructions as provided.
Q. Is Pragna Shatavari Powder a steroid?
No, Pragna Shatavari Powder is not a steroid. It is a medicine which is used to kill a wide variety of infection-causing fungus. It is used to treat fungal infections of the nails and skin.
Q. Can we apply Pragna Shatavari Powder on other parts of the body?
No, this medicine should not be used on other parts of the body like eyes, oral cavity, other parts of skin or mucosa or intravaginally. Its use should be restricted to only nails. Earlier using the medicine consult a doctor and follow the instructions carefully.
Q. Can Pragna Shatavari Powder cause any local reaction or rashes?
Affirmative, the use of Pragna Shatavari Powder may cause allergic reactions, but the probability is unknown. Such allergic reaction is not very common and is likely to occur in only susceptible or sensitive individuals. Immediately contact your doctor if you experience such reactions.
Q. Is Pragna Shatavari Powder safe to be used in kids?
No, Pragna Shatavari Powder should not be used in children and infants. This is because there is no evidence available to prove the safety of the medicine. Consult your doctor in case your kid develops nail infection or has any nail changes.
Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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