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Metacort, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis. The alternative uses of Metacort have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Metacort depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 Metacort include Headache, Chills, Cough. Some other side effects of Metacort have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Metacort are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Metacort has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Metacort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Metacort related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Metacort contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Metacort have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Metacort, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Metacort 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 Metacort safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Metacort for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Metacort safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Metacort on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Metacort will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Metacort on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Metacort on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Metacort on the Liver?
Metacort 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 Metacort on the Heart?
Metacort is rarely harmful for the heart.
Metacort 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 Metacort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metacort habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Metacort is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Metacort since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Metacort is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Metacort is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Metacort
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Metacort with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metacort
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Metacort.
Metacort 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.
No, Metacort should not be used on a diaper rash as the diaper might contain an occlusive dressing which might be air and water tight causing an irritant effect on the skin of a child. Diaper rash appears as an inflamed skin portion (also known as dermatitis) on the bottoms of a baby. It develops because of wet and infrequently changed diapers, chafing and also because of the skin sensitivity. It can be cured by using good quality diapers, air drying, frequent changing of the diapers and using an ointment containing ingredients like zinc oxide, calendula, etc.
No, Metacort 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 Metacort for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.
Metacort 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 Metacort on children.
No, Metacort is not indicated for hemorrhoids. Please consult your doctor before using Metacort for conditions other than the recommended ones.
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