Momesone is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream, Ointment. It is primarily used for the treatment of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis. Other than this, Momesone has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Momesone 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 Momesone are Headache, Chills, Cough. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Momesone as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Momesone 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.
It is also important to note that Momesone has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Momesone has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Momesone related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Momesone contraindications section.
Besides this, Momesone may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Momesone is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Momesone 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 Momesone is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Momesone safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Momesone during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Momesone safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Momesone on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Momesone will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Momesone on the Kidneys?
Momesone may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Momesone on the Liver?
Momesone 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 Momesone on the Heart?
Momesone has very mild side effects on the heart.
Momesone 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 Momesone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Momesone habit forming or addictive?
Momesone is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Momesone will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Momesone only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Momesone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Momesone
There is no information on the effects of taking Momesone with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Momesone
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Momesone and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Momesone is not indicated for hemorrhoids. Please consult your doctor before using Momesone for conditions other than the recommended ones.
No, Momesone 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, Momesone 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.
Momesone works by releasing some anti-inflammatory proteins and inhibiting the synthesis of some inflammation mediators. This provides relief to the patient temporarily.
Yes, Momesone is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties. It is used for treating rash, psoriatic lesion or eczema on your skin surface. Unlike other steroids, Momesone is safe and easily tolerated by the patients. It decreases the action of the chemicals in the body that causes inflammation.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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