Momate Cream— Dawaai - Uses, Side Effect, Price In Pakistan

Introduction
Primary Uses
Indications
Side Effects
Warnings
Contraindications
FAQS

Introduction

Expert Advice

Wash and dry area before application and apply a thin layer.
Contact prescriber if there is worsening of condition or if there are no improvements.
Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membrane, and open wounds.
Exposure to affected areas to sunlight may cause sunburn.

Primary Uses

Indications

This medicine is used to treat psoriasis (immune-mediated red, scaly patches), eczemas (itchy and inflamed patches of skin), and other inflammatory dermatoses (any disease of the skin or lesion on the skin).

Side Effects

Patients using this medicine may experience burning, itching, irritation, stinging, dryness, folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles), pruritus (itching), hypo-pigmentation, allergic dermatitis, numbness of fingers, maceration of skin, striae (permanent stretch marks), skin atrophy, telangiectasia (spider veins: small dilated blood vessels), and local skin reactions.

Warnings

Pregnancy

There is no evidene of risk in humans. However, pregnant females should take their doctor's consent before using this drug.

Lactation

Caution is advised or effect is undetermined with this drug. Lactating mothers are advised to take their doctr's advice before beginning this drug.

Precautions

Systemic effects usually result from the use of more potent steroids, use over large surface areas, and addition of occlusive dressing. Discontinue the medicine if local irritation develops. On prolonged use of steroids, skin atrophy may be clinically significant. Avoid mucous membrane, eyes, broken or inflamed skin. Avoid extensive or prolonged use.

Contraindications

This medicine is contraindicated in primary infections such as impetigo (contagious skin infection with sores and honey-colored crusts, paronychia (infection of skin around nail), cellulitis (bacterial infection causing red, swollen skin), angular cheilitis (inflammation of mouth corners), erythrasma (skin infection, brown-scaly patches), peri-oral dermatitis or acne, untreated fungal and viral infections, burns, genital pruritus (itch skin), and pruritus without inflammation.

FAQS

What is Hivate lotion used for?

This medication is used to treat skin conditions like psoriasis (skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply 10 times faster than normal), allergies, rash (change in color and texture of skin), and eczema (red and itchy skin).

In what forms is it available?

It is available as an ointment, cream, and lotion for external application and also as nasal spray or powder for inhalation

How does it work?

It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

How should the ointment be applied?

It should be gently rubbed into the affected skin twice daily for a maximum of about 2 weeks. Ensure to wash your hand and dry it before the application.

How long can you use mometasone cream?

This medication can be used on face for 5 days maximum and on any other body part for 14 days maximum.

Is mometasone an antibiotic?

This medication exhibits antimicrobial (kills microorganisms) activity against streptococci.

How long does mometasone take to work?

Your symptoms may improve within 1-2 days after you first use this medication.

Disclaimer

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