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Mometamac is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Mometamac have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Mometamac depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Mometamac include Headache, Chills, Cough. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mometamac as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Mometamac normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Mometamac's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Mometamac has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mometamac related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Mometamac have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Mometamac may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Mometamac, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Mometamac 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 Mometamac safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Mometamac during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Mometamac safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Mometamac on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Mometamac will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Mometamac on the Kidneys?
Mometamac may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mometamac on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Mometamac. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Mometamac on the Heart?
Mometamac is rarely harmful for the heart.
Mometamac 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 Mometamac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mometamac habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Mometamac is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Mometamac as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mometamac only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Mometamac for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mometamac
There is no information on the effects of taking Mometamac with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mometamac
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mometamac.
No, Mometamac 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.
Mometamac 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.
No, Mometamac is not indicated to be used for herpes. Mometamac 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.
Mometamac may cause delayed weight gain and slowed growth in children on whom it is used topically. Therefore, you must talk to a doctor before using Mometamac on children.
No, Mometamac 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 Mometamac for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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