Metatop is a prescription medicine that is available as a Spray. It is primarily used for the treatment of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis. Metatop also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Metatop. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Metatop are Headache, Chills, Cough. While these are the most often observed Metatop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Metatop are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Metatop's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Metatop related warnings talks about Metatop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Metatop have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Metatop may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Metatop is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Metatop is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metatop is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Metatop safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Metatop on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Metatop safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Metatop on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Metatop will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Metatop on the Kidneys?
Metatop may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metatop on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Metatop. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Metatop on the Heart?
Side effects of Metatop rarely affect the heart.
Metatop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metatop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metatop habit forming or addictive?
Metatop is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Metatop since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Metatop only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Metatop in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Metatop
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Metatop and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metatop
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Metatop.
Metatop may cause delayed weight gain and slowed growth in children on whom it is used topically. Therefore, you must talk to a doctor before using Metatop on children.
No, Metatop is not indicated to be used for herpes. Metatop is used for treating skin rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Herpes is a viral infection caused by the Herpes simplex virus. Symptoms could be cold sores, blisters, ulcers, vaginal discharge, and pain while urinating. Prescription antiviral medicines for the treatment might include acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir.
Metatop should start showing effects in 2 weeks time. It is safe to be used for as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Do not use excessive amount or for a prolonged period of time. Always speak to your doctor before discontinuing Metatop or when you intend to use it for more days.
Metatop is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic (used to relieve itching) and vasoconstrictive (narrowing of the blood vessels) activity. It is effective for the treatment of asthma. It is also used topically for the management of skin disorders like psoriasis (red scaly patches on some areas of the body) and eczema (dry and itchy skin with red and scaly patches). It is generally available as a furoate salt.
No, Metatop should not be used on a diaper rash as the diaper might contain an occlusive dressing which might be air and water tight causing an irritant effect on the skin of a child. Diaper rash appears as an inflamed skin portion (also known as dermatitis) on the bottoms of a baby. It develops because of wet and infrequently changed diapers, chafing and also because of the skin sensitivity. It can be cured by using good quality diapers, air drying, frequent changing of the diapers and using an ointment containing ingredients like zinc oxide, calendula, etc.
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