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Mezo T is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. Other than this, Mezo T has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mezo T. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Mezo T also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Chills, Cough. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mezo T can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Mezo T are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Mezo T's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Mezo T's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Mezo T related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Mezo T have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Mezo T may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Mezo T is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Mezo T 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 Mezo T is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Mezo T safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Mezo T in pregnant women.
Is the use of Mezo T safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Mezo T. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Mezo T on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Mezo T. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Mezo T on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Mezo T. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Mezo T on the Heart?
Mezo T is completely safe for the heart.
Mezo T should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mezo T unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mezo T habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Mezo T is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Mezo T
Taking Mezo T with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mezo T
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mezo T and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Mezo T 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.
No, Mezo T 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, Mezo T 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 T for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.
No, Mezo T 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.
Mezo T 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 Mezo T.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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