Athocon is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis. Athocon also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Athocon depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Athocon include Headache, Chills, Cough. Some other side effects of Athocon have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Athocon normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Athocon's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Athocon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Athocon contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Athocon have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Athocon is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Athocon 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 Athocon safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Athocon will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Athocon safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Athocon on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Athocon will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Athocon on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Athocon on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Athocon on the Liver?
Athocon 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 Athocon on the Heart?
Athocon is rarely harmful for the heart.
Athocon 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 Athocon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Athocon habit forming or addictive?
Athocon is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Athocon since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Athocon only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Athocon in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Athocon
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Athocon, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Athocon
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Athocon.
Athocon 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 Athocon on children.
Athocon 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, Athocon 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, Athocon is not indicated to be used for herpes. Athocon 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.
Athocon 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 Athocon.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 359-360
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Elocon® (mometasone furoate)
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