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Mometasone + Fusidic Acid is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Mometasone + Fusidic Acid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Mometasone + Fusidic Acid is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mometasone + Fusidic Acid is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Mometasone + Fusidic Acid safe for pregnant women?
Mometasone + Fusidic Acid is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Mometasone + Fusidic Acid safe during breastfeeding?
Mometasone + Fusidic Acid is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Mometasone + Fusidic Acid on the Kidneys?
Mometasone + Fusidic Acid does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mometasone + Fusidic Acid on the Liver?
Mometasone + Fusidic Acid is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Mometasone + Fusidic Acid on the Heart?
Mometasone + Fusidic Acid is completely safe for the heart.
Mometasone + Fusidic Acid 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 Mometasone + Fusidic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mometasone + Fusidic Acid habit forming or addictive?
Mometasone + Fusidic Acid is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Mometasone + Fusidic Acid
Taking Mometasone + Fusidic Acid with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mometasone + Fusidic Acid
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Mometasone + Fusidic Acid with alcohol will be.
Mometasone + Fusidic Acid 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 Mometasone + Fusidic Acid on children.
Mometasone + Fusidic Acid 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.
Mometasone + Fusidic Acid 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 Mometasone + Fusidic Acid or when you intend to use it for more days.
No, Mometasone + Fusidic Acid 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.
Yes, Mometasone + Fusidic Acid 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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