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Molev-F Cream
Manufactured byMAXAMUS PHARMA PVT LTD
ContainsMometasone (0.1 %w/w) + Fusidic acid (5 %w/w)
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Description
Molev-F Cream is a combination medicine which may be used for the treatment of dermatoses (diseases or conditions affecting the skin, nails, and hair) where bacterial infection is present or likely to occur. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Molev-F Cream
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Molev-F Cream
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Painful white patches in the mouth
Acne
Burning, itching, and irritation of the skin
Change in color and texture of the skin
Hypersensitivity
Skin blistering
Hives and wheezing
Skin rash
Uses of Molev-F Cream
What is it prescribed for?
Dermatoses
This medicine may be used for the treatment of dermatoses, conditions such as a rash, lesions, nodules, papules, etc., affecting the skin, hair, or nails, where a bacterial infection is present or likely to occur.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to mometasone, fusidic acid, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Recurrence of infections
Use of this medicine may cause a relapse of fungal or bacterial infections in patients who have recently recovered from them. It is advised to conduct suitable diagnostic tests before starting the treatment with this medicine. Special precaution is advised while administering this medicine to a patient who has recently recovered from tuberculosis.
Allergic reactions
This medicine has the potential of causing moderate to a severe allergic reaction in the body. Any instance indicative of allergic reactions should be reported to the doctor on priority. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Usage on skin
Avoid contact of this medicine with your eyes, mouth, wounds, or broken skin.
Duration of use
Do not use this medicine for a prolonged period of time or in large volumes since this may cause serious adverse effects and the skin may become sensitive to the medicine.
Adrenal glands suppression
Use of this medicine can cause suppression of adrenal glands. Hence, it should be used with caution in patients suffering from a disorder of the adrenal glands. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of clinical condition and/or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period of time in large volumes. Swallowing this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Cholestyramine
Antistaphylococcal penicillin
Dithranol
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Apply a thin layer of the cream to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor. Contact your doctor if symptoms do not improve or resolve after two weeks of use.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Mometasone works by decreasing the formation and release of certain substances that cause swelling and irritation in the skin. Fusidic acid is an antibiotic which blocks protein synthesis in bacteria; this helps in stopping the growth of the bacteria.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical steroids, Steroid antibiotics
Schedule
Schedule H
DailyMed - Mometasone furoate cream [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 16 May 2017]. Available from:
Mometasone - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 16 May 2017]. Available from:
Fusidic Acid - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 24 July 2017]. Available from:
[Internet]. 2017 [cited 24 July 2017]. Available from:
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Information on this page was last updated on 16 Jul 2019
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