Deca Peptide
Description
Deca Peptide is a topical medicine used for the treatment of vitiligo (a skin condition in which white patches develop on the skin). It works by inducing skin cells to migrate to the area of the skin with the vitiligo patches. This promotes the formation of melanin (a pigment that darkens the skin) and restores your skin's colour.
Deca Peptide may cause some mild side effects like dry skin, skin irritation, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen.
Deca Peptide is recommended for external use only. Clean and dry the affected area before application. Apply a thin film to the affected area and spread uniformly. Do not use more than the prescribed amount as it will not improve your condition faster, rather might lead to increased side effects. Use this medicine regularly for the prescribed duration to get maximum benefits. It may take a few weeks or months to see improvement in your condition.
Deca Peptide is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any other skin conditions or taking any other medications. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Deca Peptide
- Dry skin
- Skin irritation
- Burning sensation of skin
Uses of Deca Peptide
What is it prescribed for?
- Vitiligo
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe time required for Deca Peptide to show its action is not clinically known.
- Duration of effectThe time duration for which Deca Peptide remains active in your body is not clinically known.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Deca Peptide.
- Usage in pregnancy?As there is no adequate information regarding the use of Deca Peptide during pregnancy, it is not recommended for use unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?Deca Peptide is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
Avoid using Deca Peptide if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
As there is no adequate information regarding the use of Deca Peptide during pregnancy, it is not recommended for use unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Deca Peptide is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
External use only
Deca Peptide is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. In case of accidental contact, thoroughly wash your eyes, nose, or mouth with water.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose of Deca Peptide as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
An overdose of Deca Peptide is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period in large amounts. However, the ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Apply a thin film of the Deca Peptide to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Wash and dry the affected area before application.
Take this medicine for the recommended duration to get maximum benefits.
Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects that persist or worsen.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Deca Peptide works by inducing skin cells (melanocytes) to migrate to the area of the skin with the vitiligo patches. This promotes the formation of melanin (a pigment that darkens the skin) and restores your skin's colour.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical agents, Repigmenting agent
Schedule
Schedule H
Alkemlabs.com. 2021. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 25 November 2021].
Information on this page was last updated on 26 Nov 2021
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