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Metos is a prescription medicine that is available as a Lotion, Cream. Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Metos also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Metos 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Metos include Headache, Chills, Cough. Some other side effects of Metos have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Metos go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Metos's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Metos's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Metos related warnings section.
The section on Metos contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Metos 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 is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Metos 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 Metos is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Metos safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Metos for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Metos safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Metos on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Metos will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Metos on the Kidneys?
Metos rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metos on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Metos. 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 Metos on the Heart?
Metos may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Metos 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 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metos habit forming or addictive?
Metos is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Metos does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Metos is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Metos for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Metos
There is no information on the effects of taking Metos with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metos
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Metos.
Metos works by releasing some anti-inflammatory proteins and inhibiting the synthesis of some inflammation mediators. This provides relief to the patient temporarily.
No, Metos 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.
Metos 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, Metos is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties. It is used for treating rash, psoriatic lesion or eczema on your skin surface. Unlike other steroids, Metos is safe and easily tolerated by the patients. It decreases the action of the chemicals in the body that causes inflammation.
Yes, Metos 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 -
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