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Metazer Cream is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Metazer Cream have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Metazer Cream 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Metazer Cream include Headache, Chills, Cough. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Metazer Cream as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Metazer Cream go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Metazer Cream's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Metazer Cream related warnings talks about Metazer Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Metazer Cream are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Metazer Cream may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Metazer Cream is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Metazer Cream 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 Metazer Cream safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Metazer for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Metazer Cream safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Metazer in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Metazer Cream on the Kidneys?
Metazer has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metazer Cream on the Liver?
Metazer 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 Metazer Cream on the Heart?
Side effects of Metazer rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metazer Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metazer Cream habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Metazer Cream is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Metazer Cream since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Metazer Cream only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Metazer Cream cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Metazer Cream
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Metazer Cream with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metazer Cream
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Metazer Cream with alcohol will be.
Metazer 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 Metazer or when you intend to use it for more days.
No, Metazer is not indicated for hemorrhoids. Please consult your doctor before using Metazer for conditions other than the recommended ones.
No, Metazer is not indicated to be used for herpes. Metazer 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.
Yes, Metazer 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.
Metazer 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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