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Mezo, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. It is typically used for the treatment of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Mezo have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Mezo 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Mezo are Headache, Chills, Cough. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mezo as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Mezo normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Mezo has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Mezo related warnings talks about Mezo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Mezo contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Mezo have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mezo is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Mezo 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 Mezo is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Mezo safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Mezo on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Mezo safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Mezo in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Mezo on the Kidneys?
Mezo rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mezo on the Liver?
Mezo 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 Mezo on the Heart?
Mezo has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mezo 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 Mezo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mezo habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Mezo has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Mezo does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Mezo is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Mezo for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mezo
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Mezo, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mezo
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Mezo with alcohol.
No, Mezo is not indicated for hemorrhoids. Please consult your doctor before using Mezo for conditions other than the recommended ones.
Mezo 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 Mezo on children.
No, Mezo 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, Mezo 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 Mezo for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.
No, Mezo 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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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