Metaz Lotion 0.1% 30Gm P

Description

Metaz Lotion is one of a group of medicines called topical corticosteroids. It is classified as a “potent corticosteroid”. These medicines are put on the surface of the skin to reduce the redness and itchiness caused by certain skin problems. In adults and children, Metaz Lotion is used to reduce redness and itchiness caused by certain conditions affecting the scalp, called psoriasis or dermatitis. Psoriasis is a skin disease in which itchy, scaly, pink patches develop on the elbows, knees, scalp and other parts of the body. Dermatitis is a condition brought on by the skin reacting to outside agents e.g. detergents, causing the skin to become red and itchy. How to use Use in Children Metaz is not recommended for children under the age of 2. Do not use the lotion on your child’s scalp for more than 5 days. Treated areas in children should not be covered with a bandage or plaster. If you use the lotion on your child more often than you should, or on large areas of the body, it can affect some of their hormones, and this may affect their growth and development. Before using Metaz You should always follow these instructions when using Metaz: This medicine should only be used on the scalp. Do not use it on any other part of your body. You should check with your doctor before covering the treated areas with a bandage or plaster. Treated areas on the face should not be covered with a bandage or plaster. You should not use a large amount of lotion on large areas of the body for a long time (for example every day for many weeks or months). Do not use in or around the eyes, including eye-lids. How to use Metaz Usually for adults and children, a few drops of Metaz Lotion should be applied to the affected area of the scalp once a day and gently massage until the lotion disappears. The hair can be wet or dry when applying the lotion to the scalp. Warnings and precautions Do not use Metaz if you have any of the following: Allergies (hypersensitivity) to mometasone furoate, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) or to other similar medicines Scalp problems as it could make them worse Chickenpox Shingles Warts Other skin infections Ulcerated skin Wounds Skin atrophy (thinning of the skin) Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Warnings and precautions Contact your doctor if your psoriasis gets worse or you get raised bumps filled with pus under your skin. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances. If your scalp becomes irritated or sensitive after using Metaz, you should stop using it and tell your doctor. If you think that you have developed an infection on your scalp whilst using Metaz, you should tell your doctor. Side effects that may happen with inhaled or oral corticosteroids may also occur with corticosteroids used on the skin, especially in infants and children. If you use more than the correct amount of lotion and/or use it for longer than is recommended, it can affect the levels of certain hormones in the body, particularly in infants and children. In adults the changes in hormone levels may lead rarely to puffiness or rounding of the face, weakness, tiredness, and dizziness when standing or sitting down. Do not smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it. Side Effects Like all medicines, Metaz can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. A few people may find that they suffer from some of the following side effects after using Metaz: Allergic skin reactions Bacterial and secondary skin infections Acne Inflammation and/or infection of the hair follicles Thinning of the skin Red marks with associate prickly heat Loss of skin colour Burning Stinging Itching Tingling Excessive hair growth Softening of the skin and stretch marks Blurred vision. Other side effects that may occur with topical corticosteroids are dry skin, skin irritation, dermatitis, dermatitis around the mouth, and small dilated blood vessels. Storage Information The lotion should be stored below 30 °C. Ingredients The active substance is mometasone furoate The other ingredients are labrasol, hexylene glyco, methyl Paraben, propyl Paraben, propylene glycol, purified water.