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Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml is a prescription drug, available for use as Lotion. Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml 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 Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml include Headache, Chills, Cough. While these are the most often observed Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml 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.
Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml 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 Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Metos on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Metos for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Metos on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml on the Liver?
Metos 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 Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Metos on the heart have been reported.
Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml 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 Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml habit forming or addictive?
Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml
There is no information on the effects of taking Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Metos 0.1% Lotion 15ml.
Metos works by releasing some anti-inflammatory proteins and inhibiting the synthesis of some inflammation mediators. This provides relief to the patient temporarily.
No, Metos should not be applied to children under the age of 2 years as the safety and efficacy have not been established yet in this age group.
Metos 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.
Yes, Metos 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, Metos is safe and easily tolerated by the patients. It decreases the action of the chemicals in the body that causes inflammation.
Yes, Metos 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.
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