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Momactin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. It is primarily used for the treatment of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis. The alternative uses of Momactin have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Momactin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Momactin are Headache, Chills, Cough. While these are the most often observed Momactin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Momactin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Momactin's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Momactin related warnings talks about Momactin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Momactin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Momactin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Momactin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Momactin 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 Momactin is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Momactin safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Momactin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Momactin safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Momactin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Momactin will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Momactin on the Kidneys?
Momactin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Momactin on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Momactin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Momactin only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Momactin on the Heart?
Momactin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Momactin 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 Momactin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Momactin habit forming or addictive?
Momactin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Momactin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Momactin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Momactin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Momactin
There is no information on the effects of taking Momactin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Momactin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Momactin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Momactin 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.
Momactin 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.
Momactin 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 Momactin on children.
Momactin works by releasing some anti-inflammatory proteins and inhibiting the synthesis of some inflammation mediators. This provides relief to the patient temporarily.
Yes, Momactin comes in combination with salicylic acid. The combination is very effective in treating psoriasis.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience