Motimesh Cream
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Product introduction
Motimesh Cream is a steroid used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and rashes. It helps reduce symptoms like swelling, itchiness, and redness associated with the conditions.
Use Motimesh Cream exactly as instructed by your doctor. Do not use Motimesh Cream for more than the recommended duration. Spread it as a thin layer onto the skin. Do not cover the area being treated with a bandage or plaster unless your doctor tells you to. Use it regularly, but do not apply large amounts or use it for longer than prescribed.
Motimesh Cream may cause burning, stinging, and itching sensations at the site of application. These effects are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Inform your doctor if these side effects concern you or cause discomfort.
Let your doctor know about any medical issues you have, such as thinning of the skin, any skin infection, broken or ulcerated skin, and immune system problems. Also, inform the doctor about other medicines you are taking (particularly steroids). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should seek medical advice before using this medicine.
Uses of Motimesh Cream
- Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
Benefits of Motimesh Cream
In Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
Motimesh Cream helps reduce inflammation, redness, and itching in various skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. When used regularly as prescribed, it helps soothe irritated skin, promote healing, and improve overall skin appearance.
Side effects of Motimesh Cream
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Motimesh
- Burning sensation
- Itching
- Skin atrophy
- Stinging sensation
- Boils
How to use Motimesh Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Motimesh Cream works
Motimesh Cream is a steroid that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness, swelling, and itching in the skin. It reduces inflammation by suppressing the immune response, decreasing swelling, and preventing the release of substances that cause allergic reactions and irritation. This helps alleviate symptoms of skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Motimesh Cream is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Motimesh Cream should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Motimesh Cream?
If you miss a dose of Motimesh Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if your next dose is near, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose.
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Quick tips
- Apply Motimesh Cream as a thin layer to the affected areas 2-3 times daily or as directed by your doctor.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
- If you think the area of skin you are treating has become infected, you should stop using Motimesh Cream and consult your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Glucocorticoids
Interaction with drugs
Taking Motimesh with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
If used together, Mometasone may increase the absorption of Minoxidil.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Motimesh Cream
Once A Day
69%
Twice A Day
28%
Thrice A Day
1%
Thrice A week
1%
What are you using Motimesh Cream for?
Skin disorder*
58%
Allergic cond*
25%
Others
17%
*Skin disorders, Allergic conditions
How much was the improvement?
Poor
47%
Average
33%
Excellent
20%
What were the side-effects while using Motimesh Cream?
Sore throat
100%
FAQs
Is Motimesh Cream an antifungal, an antibiotic, or a steroid?
Motimesh Cream is neither an antifungal nor an antibiotic. It is a corticosteroid that is used to reduce inflammation (redness, swelling) in various conditions.
Motimesh Cream is effective for my child. Can I extend the treatment a little longer?
You should use Motimesh Cream as advised by your doctor, especially in children. Using more than the recommended dose or even extending the duration may cause a hormonal imbalance in your child. As a result, the child may develop puffiness or rounding of the face, and there could be a delay in growth and development. Therefore, consult the doctor before trying any dose adjustments.
What is Motimesh Cream used for?
Motimesh Cream is a steroid medicine that is used on the skin to relieve inflammatory and itchy skin diseases. It also helps in reducing redness, scaling, and swelling associated with these conditions. Do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor.
How to use Motimesh Cream?
No, Motimesh Cream should not be applied to broken skin. It may cause varied side effects, which can delay the healing process. Moreover, steroids are also known to cause skin atrophy, which might worsen the associated condition.
Can you use Motimesh Cream on broken skin?
Yes, Motimesh Cream may cause local skin reactions like burning, itching, irritation, dryness, and hypopigmentation in sensitive individuals, although it is rare. Therefore, it is important to inform your doctor if you have any history of allergy or reaction before you start therapy with this medicine. In some cases, the reason for the allergic reaction could be the added ingredients to the drug. In case of any reaction, stop the treatment immediately and inform the doctor.
Does Motimesh Cream cause local irritation or skin reactions?
Yes, Motimesh Cream may cause local skin reactions like burning, itching, irritation, dryness, and hypopigmentation in sensitive individuals, although it is rare. Therefore, it is important to inform your doctor if you have any history of allergy or reaction before you start therapy with this medicine. In some cases, the reason for the allergic reaction could be the added ingredients to the drug. In case of any reaction, stop the treatment immediately and inform the doctor.
What are the precautions that are needed to be taken while using Motimesh Cream?
Motimesh Cream should not be used on the face. Do not use the medication for longer periods than you have been advised. Do not cover the treated area with a bandage or dressing, as this may increase absorption of the medication and raise the risk of side effects. This medicine should be used only when advised by the doctor. It should not be given to other people, even if their condition appears to be the same.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Name: Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: III Floor SIDCO Garment Complex, Guindy, Chennai 600 032, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: July, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Motimesh Cream. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: July, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Motimesh Cream. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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