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Monosone Lotion is a prescription medicine that is available as a Lotion. It is primarily used for the treatment of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Monosone Lotion have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Monosone Lotion is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Monosone Lotion are Headache, Chills, Cough. While these are the most often observed Monosone Lotion side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Monosone Lotion are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Monosone Lotion has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Monosone Lotion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Monosone Lotion contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Monosone Lotion with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Monosone Lotion is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Monosone Lotion 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
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Is the use of Monosone Lotion safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Monosone will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Monosone Lotion safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Monosone for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Monosone Lotion on the Kidneys?
Monosone rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Monosone Lotion on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Monosone. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Monosone Lotion on the Heart?
Monosone is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Monosone Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Monosone Lotion habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Monosone Lotion has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Monosone Lotion since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Monosone Lotion is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Monosone Lotion for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Monosone Lotion
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Monosone Lotion, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Monosone Lotion
Information about the interaction of Monosone Lotion and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Monosone 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.
Monosone 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, Monosone is not indicated to be used for herpes. Monosone 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.
Monosone is available as a cream, lotion or an ointment. It is generally applied once a day. It should be applied every day at the same time. The instructions of the doctor and those given on the prescription label should be followed properly. One must not apply it more often than prescribed and it must not be applied to other areas of the skin. The skin condition should improve in 2 weeks times. A thin layer of cream or ointment should be applied and a few drops of lotion should be applied to the affected area. It is only to be applied on the skin. It should not be applied on mouth or eyes and should not be swallowed. Its use should be avoided on the genital, rectal areas, skin creases and armpits unless otherwise specified by your doctor. Do not apply any other cream, ointment or lotion on the treated area and do not cover it with bandage or cloth unless directed by your doctor.
No, Monosone 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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