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Although not a life threatening condition, but dandruff if left untreated may lead to possible hair loss by clogging the hair roots and eventually weakening them. Dandruff Aid is indicated for:

• Greasy, oily/dry areas of skin.
• Skin scales (white & flaking, oily & adherent).
• Mild redness with itching.

Composition: Calcarea fluorica 3x, Calcarea sulphurica 3x, Kali sulphuricum 3x, Natrum sulphuricum 3x, Arsenicum album 6x, Rhus toxicodendron 3x, Sulphur 3x.

Indications: Helps relieve Dandruff presenting as dry, itchy skin & excessive scaling of scalp.

Dosage: Adults: Start with one tablet twice a day for two weeks. Improvement is seen, as dryness, scaling and itching on scalp reduces. Continue the medicine till the symptoms disappear. In case of no improvement after fifteen days, you may increase to one tablet thrice a day for two weeks. In certain sensitive patients there may be aggravation in that case you may reduce the dosage to one tablet once a day.

Maintenance dosage one tablet once a day is to be taken till patient is completely symptom free.

According to Dr. Bakshi, In chronic conditions the course of medicine should be taken for a minimum one year or two changes of seasons.

As Dandruff is considered as an indication of a skin allergy and is the first stage of Psoriasis which if not treated on time can mature into severe skin allergic conditions like Seborrhoea Dermatitis ( redness, itching of skin of scalp) and Psoriasis in those individuals who have a family history of Psoriasis.” Hence it is advised to take the medicine for longer period till complete disappearance of symptoms. Dandruff usually increases or appears more often in winters /change of season. So it is essential to take medicine during summers too, to avoid its recurrence in winters.

Children: Start with one tablet on alternate day. As the improvement increases, you then one tablet once in a week.

Maintenance dosage of one tablet once in a week is to be taken till the child is completely symptom free.

Contra-indication: None

Side effects: No known side effects

Expiry: 5 years from the date of manufacturing.

Manufactured in India by: Bakson Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Disclaimer: The information provided herein on request, is not to be taken as a replacement for medical advice or diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. DO NOT SELF MEDICATE. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR PROPER DIAGNOSIS AND PRESCRIPTION.