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Metos F is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. Secondary and off-label uses of Metos F have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Metos F depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Metos F include Headache, Chills, Cough. Some other side effects of Metos F have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Metos F are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Metos F's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. In addition, Metos F's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Metos F related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Metos F have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Metos F may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Metos F is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Metos 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metos F is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Metos F safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Metos F safely.
Is the use of Metos F safe during breastfeeding?
Metos F is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Metos F on the Kidneys?
Using Metos F does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Metos F on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Metos F on the liver.
What is the effect of Metos F on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Metos F for the heart.
Metos 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 Metos F unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metos F habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Metos F has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Metos F
Taking Metos F with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metos F
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Metos F.
No, Metos F cannot be used for the treatment of burns. It is used for treating rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Burns can be treated with skin cream, lotion or an ointment containing ingredients like gentamycin sulfate, fusidic acid, silver nitrate, silver sulfadiazine, mafenide acetate, etc. Please do not self-medicate with Metos F for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.
No, Metos F 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.
No, Metos F 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, Metos F 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.
Yes, Metos F comes in combination with salicylic acid. The combination is very effective in treating psoriasis.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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