Metasone is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Metasone has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Metasone depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Metasone include Headache, Chills, Cough. While these are the most often observed Metasone side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Metasone are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Metasone has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Metasone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Metasone have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Metasone may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Metasone is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Metasone 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 Metasone is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Metasone safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Metasone on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Metasone safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Metasone for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Metasone on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Metasone on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Metasone on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Metasone. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Metasone only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Metasone on the Heart?
Metasone has very mild side effects on the heart.
Metasone 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 Metasone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metasone habit forming or addictive?
Metasone is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Metasone does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Metasone should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Metasone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Metasone
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Metasone together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metasone
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Metasone and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Metasone 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.
Yes, Metasone 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.
Metasone 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, Metasone is not indicated to be used for herpes. Metasone 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.
Metasone 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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