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Most Ointment

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Product introduction

Most Ointment 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 Most Ointment exactly as instructed by your doctor. Do not use Most Ointment 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.


Most Ointment 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 Most Ointment

  • Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching

Benefits of Most Ointment

In Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching

Most Ointment 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 Most Ointment

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 Most

  • Burning sensation
  • Itching
  • Skin atrophy
  • Stinging sensation
  • Boils

How to use Most Ointment

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 gently massage the ointment.

How Most Ointment works

Most Ointment 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
Most Ointment 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
Most Ointment 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 Most Ointment?

If you miss a dose of Most Ointment, 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 Most Ointment 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 Most Ointment 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 Most 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

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Dr. Gaurav Gupta
Dental Surgery
Gum inflammation,most likely, go to a dentist and get scaling done
Vulvar itching and irritation,inflammation and burning problem, loosenting too. Feels like there is lil bit of cuts , itching prblm is also there.
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Hi PATIENT seems you have developed an infection, most likely yeast. Kindly get it checked by an OBGYN in your area for an evaluation. Meanwhile try candid b cream.

FAQs

Is Most Ointment an antifungal, an antibiotic, or a steroid?

Most Ointment is neither an antifungal nor an antibiotic. It is a corticosteroid that is used to reduce inflammation (redness, swelling) in various conditions.

Most Ointment is effective for my child. Can I extend the treatment a little longer?

You should use Most Ointment 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 Most Ointment used for?

Most Ointment 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 Most Ointment?

No, Most Ointment 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 Most Ointment on broken skin?

Yes, Most Ointment 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 Most Ointment cause local irritation or skin reactions?

Yes, Most Ointment 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 Most Ointment?

Most Ointment 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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