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Supramom 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, Supramom has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Supramom depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 Supramom are Headache, Chills, Cough. While these are the most often observed Supramom side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Supramom are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Supramom's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Supramom's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Supramom are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Supramom may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Supramom is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Supramom 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 Supramom safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Supramom in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Supramom safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Supramom for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Supramom on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Supramom on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Supramom on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Supramom. 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 Supramom on the Heart?
Supramom has very mild side effects on the heart.
Supramom 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 Supramom unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Supramom habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Supramom is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Supramom since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Supramom only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Supramom is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Supramom
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Supramom with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Supramom
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Supramom and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Supramom 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.
No, Supramom is not indicated for hemorrhoids. Please consult your doctor before using Supramom for conditions other than the recommended ones.
Supramom is a topical corticosteroid which is used for treating conditions like psoriasis and eczema. It is not to be used on face and that too for treating acne. Acne can be treated by using anti-acne preparations containing active ingredients like alpha-hydroxy acids, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, clay, sulfur, etc. Acne is rather one of the side effects caused by Supramom.
Supramom 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.
Yes, Supramom 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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