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Moniter, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis. Other than this, Moniter has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Moniter depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Moniter are Headache, Chills, Cough. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Moniter as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Moniter go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Moniter's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Moniter's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Moniter related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Moniter contraindications section.
Besides this, Moniter may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Moniter is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Moniter 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 Moniter safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Moniter during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Moniter safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Moniter for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Moniter on the Kidneys?
Moniter rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Moniter on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Moniter. 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 Moniter on the Heart?
Moniter may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Moniter 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 Moniter unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Moniter habit forming or addictive?
Moniter does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Moniter as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Moniter only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Moniter is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Moniter
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Moniter together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Moniter
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Moniter with alcohol will be.
Moniter 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.
Moniter works by releasing some anti-inflammatory proteins and inhibiting the synthesis of some inflammation mediators. This provides relief to the patient temporarily.
Moniter 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 Moniter on children.
No, Moniter is not indicated for hemorrhoids. Please consult your doctor before using Moniter for conditions other than the recommended ones.
No, Moniter 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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