Motesol 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.
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Is the use of Motesol safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Motesol will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Motesol safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Motesol on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Motesol will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Motesol on the Kidneys?
Motesol rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Motesol on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Motesol. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Motesol on the Heart?
Motesol has very mild side effects on the heart.
Motesol 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 Motesol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Motesol habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Motesol has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Motesol since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Motesol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Motesol in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Motesol
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Motesol together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Motesol
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Motesol with alcohol.
No, Motesol 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.
Motesol works by releasing some anti-inflammatory proteins and inhibiting the synthesis of some inflammation mediators. This provides relief to the patient temporarily.
Motesol is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic (used to relieve itching) and vasoconstrictive (narrowing of the blood vessels) activity. It is effective for the treatment of asthma. It is also used topically for the management of skin disorders like psoriasis (red scaly patches on some areas of the body) and eczema (dry and itchy skin with red and scaly patches). It is generally available as a furoate salt.
No, Motesol is not indicated to be used for herpes. Motesol is used for treating skin rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Herpes is a viral infection caused by the Herpes simplex virus. Symptoms could be cold sores, blisters, ulcers, vaginal discharge, and pain while urinating. Prescription antiviral medicines for the treatment might include acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir.
No, Motesol 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.
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