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Metarub Lotion, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Lotion. It is typically used for the treatment of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis. Other than this, Metarub Lotion has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Metarub Lotion is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Metarub Lotion also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Chills, Cough. While these are the most often observed Metarub Lotion side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Metarub Lotion normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Metarub Lotion has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Metarub Lotion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Metarub Lotion related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Metarub Lotion contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Metarub Lotion with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Metarub Lotion is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Metarub 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 Metarub Lotion safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Metarub will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Metarub Lotion safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Metarub on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Metarub will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Metarub Lotion on the Kidneys?
Metarub rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metarub Lotion on the Liver?
Metarub 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 Metarub Lotion on the Heart?
Side effects of Metarub rarely affect the heart.
Metarub Lotion 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 Metarub Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metarub Lotion habit forming or addictive?
Metarub Lotion is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Metarub Lotion since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Metarub Lotion only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Metarub Lotion cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Metarub Lotion
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Metarub Lotion, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metarub Lotion
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Metarub Lotion.
Yes, Metarub comes in combination with salicylic acid. The combination is very effective in treating psoriasis.
No, Metarub 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 Metarub for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.
Yes, Metarub 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, Metarub is safe and easily tolerated by the patients. It decreases the action of the chemicals in the body that causes inflammation.
Metarub 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.
Metarub 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 Metarub.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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