MMR Benefits & Uses

MMR is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

MMR Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Measles Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Measles Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Measles Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Measles Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Measles Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 1 years old can take

MMR Related Warnings

Is the use of MMR safe for pregnant women?

MMR can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using MMR , then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of MMR safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take MMR as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of MMR on the Kidneys?

MMR is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of MMR on the Liver?

MMR does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of MMR on the Heart?

MMR is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of MMR with Other Drugs

MMR should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cisplatin

Methotrexate

Ifosfamide

Carmustine

Mitomycin

Bleomycin

Abatacept

Orencia 250 Mg Injection

Anakinra

Anakinra Injection

Bleomycin

Cisplatin

Chlorambucil

Hydrocortisone

Betamethasone

Dexamethasone

Doxorubicin (Liposomal)

Melphalan

Mitomycin

MMR Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take MMR unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Blood Cancer
HIV/AIDS
Infections
Infections
HIV/AIDS
Cancer
Tuberculosis (TB)

Frequently asked Questions about MMR

Is this MMR habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that MMR is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

MMR does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

MMR is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, MMR cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

MMR Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and MMR

You can take MMR with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and MMR

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking MMR .

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; ProQuad® (Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella Virus Vaccine Live Suspension)

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