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Mms is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. It is primarily used for the treatment of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis. Other than this, Mms has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Mms 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Mms include Headache, Chills, Cough. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mms can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Mms are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Mms has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Mms's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Mms contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Mms have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mms is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Mms 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mms is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Mms safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of MMS in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Mms safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of MMS on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking MMS will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Mms on the Kidneys?
MMS rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mms on the Liver?
MMS 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 Mms on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of MMS on the heart have been reported.
Mms 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 Mms unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mms habit forming or addictive?
Mms 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 Mms since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Mms is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Mms in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Mms
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Mms together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mms
Information about the interaction of Mms and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, MMS 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 MMS for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.
No, MMS is not recommended to be used for ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal infection and it is not caused by any worm. It presents as a silver or red colored patch which may be swollen, itchy, scaly or dry. Ringworm can manifest in any part of the body, including groin (jock itch) and scalp (tenia capitis). The rash is usually ring-shaped on places other than face, neck or scalp. At times, the rash starts spreading. It should be treated using antifungal creams containing ingredients like clotrimazole, miconazole, etc.
MMS 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, MMS 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.
Yes, MMS comes in combination with salicylic acid. The combination is very effective in treating psoriasis.
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