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Momesone Cream 25gm is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. It is typically used for the treatment of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis. Momesone Cream 25gm 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 Momesone Cream 25gm. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Momesone Cream 25gm include Headache, Chills, Cough. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Momesone Cream 25gm as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Momesone Cream 25gm go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Momesone Cream 25gm is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Momesone Cream 25gm related warnings talks about Momesone Cream 25gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Momesone Cream 25gm are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Momesone Cream 25gm may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Momesone Cream 25gm, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Momesone Cream 25gm 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Momesone Cream 25gm safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Momesone during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Momesone Cream 25gm safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Momesone on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Momesone will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Momesone Cream 25gm on the Kidneys?
Momesone may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Momesone Cream 25gm on the Liver?
Momesone may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Momesone Cream 25gm on the Heart?
Momesone has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Momesone Cream 25gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Momesone Cream 25gm habit forming or addictive?
Momesone Cream 25gm is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Momesone Cream 25gm will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Momesone Cream 25gm only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Momesone Cream 25gm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Momesone Cream 25gm
There is no information on the effects of taking Momesone Cream 25gm with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Momesone Cream 25gm
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Momesone Cream 25gm and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Momesone is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties. It is used for treating rash, psoriatic lesion or eczema on your skin surface. Unlike other steroids, Momesone is safe and easily tolerated by the patients. It decreases the action of the chemicals in the body that causes inflammation.
No, Momesone cannot be used for the treatment of burns. It is used for treating rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Burns can be treated with skin cream, lotion or an ointment containing ingredients like gentamycin sulfate, fusidic acid, silver nitrate, silver sulfadiazine, mafenide acetate, etc. Please do not self-medicate with Momesone for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.
No, Momesone 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.
Momesone is a topical corticosteroid which is used for treating conditions like psoriasis and eczema. It is not to be used on face and that too for treating acne. Acne can be treated by using anti-acne preparations containing active ingredients like alpha-hydroxy acids, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, clay, sulfur, etc. Acne is rather one of the side effects caused by Momesone.
Yes, Momesone can be used for the treatment of brown patches on the skin or melasma, however, it is not used alone. It is always used in combination with hydroquinone, isotretinoin and sometimes glycolic acid. Melasma is a common skin condition. It is usually manifested as brown to gray-brown patches on the forehead, bridge of the nose, cheeks, upper lip, and chin. It can also invade forearms and neck. Alongside topical treatment, protection from Sun is also suggested as a treatment.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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