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Mezo S is a prescription medicine that is available as a Ointment. Mezo S also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Mezo S is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Mezo S include Headache, Chills, Cough. While these are the most often observed Mezo S side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mezo S 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mezo S is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Mezo S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Mezo S have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Mezo S may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mezo S is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Mezo S 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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Is the use of Mezo S safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Mezo S will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Mezo S safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Mezo S in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Mezo S on the Kidneys?
Mezo S rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mezo S on the Liver?
Mezo S is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Mezo S on the Heart?
Mezo S has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mezo S 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 S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mezo S habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Mezo S is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Mezo S
There is no information on the effects of taking Mezo S with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mezo S
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mezo S and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Mezo S 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 S on children.
Mezo S works by releasing some anti-inflammatory proteins and inhibiting the synthesis of some inflammation mediators. This provides relief to the patient temporarily.
Yes, Mezo S 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.
Mezo S 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, Mezo S is not indicated to be used for herpes. Mezo S 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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