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Metasone F is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Other than this, Metasone F has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Metasone F depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Metasone F include Itching or burning, Rash, Headache. Some other side effects of Metasone F have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Metasone F are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Metasone F's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Metasone F's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Metasone F related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Metasone F contraindications section.
Additionally, Metasone F may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Metasone F, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Metasone F is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Metasone F safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Metasone F will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Metasone F safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Metasone F on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Metasone F will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Metasone F on the Kidneys?
Metasone F rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metasone F on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Metasone F. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Metasone F on the Heart?
Side effects of Metasone F rarely affect the heart.
Metasone F 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 F unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metasone F habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Metasone F.
Interaction between Food and Metasone F
There is no information on the effects of taking Metasone F with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metasone F
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Metasone F with alcohol.
Metasone F works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis. The absence of these proteins results in stunned bacterial growth due to which bacteria is not able to survive. Hence, in this way, Metasone F treats bacterial skin infections.
Usually, Metasone F is prescribed for short-term treatment (7-14 days). However, your doctor may prescribe it for a longer duration as per the need.
No, Metasone F is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence patient should always seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
No, Metasone F does not cause dry skin. It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug;
Metasone F should be applied 3-4 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Your doctor may advise you to use this medicine with a sterile bandage that can reduce the frequency of doses required to treat the infection. Metasone F should be applied after cleaning the affected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medicine on the affected area. Do not forget to wash your hands before & after applying this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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