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.

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.

Children

Metaz is not recommended for children under the age of 2.

If more than the correct amount of lotion is used and/or it is used for longer than

is recommended, it can affect the child’s hormones. This may lead to:

• Delayed growth and development

• Puffiness or rounding of the face

Other medicines and Metaz Lotion

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are using, have recently used or

might use any other medicines.

Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are

planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using

this medicine.

Metaz Lotion contains propylene glycolstearate, which can cause skin

irritation.

Always use Metaz exactly as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you.

Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure.

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.

If you use more Metaz than you should:

• If you (or somebody else) accidentally swallow the lotion, it should not

produce any problems. However, if you are worried, you should see your

doctor.

• If you use the lotion more often than you should, or on large areas of the

of the body, it can affect some of your hormones. In children, this may affect

their growth and development.

• If you have not used the lotion as you were told to do and have used it too

often and/or for a long time, you should tell your doctor.

If you forget to use Metaz

If you forget to use your lotion at the right time, use it as soon as you

remember, then carry on as before.

If you stop using Metaz

If you have been using the lotion for a long time and your scalp problem seems

to have got better, you should not suddenly stop using the lotion. If you do, you

may find that your scalp becomes red and you may notice stinging and burning.

To avoid this, you should speak to your doctor who will gradually reduce how

often you need to use the lotion until you stop treatment altogether.

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.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This

includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report

side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard

or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

By reporting side affects you can help provide more information on the safety of

this medicine.

• The lotion should be stored below 30 °C.

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

• Do not use Metaz after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after

EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask

your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These

measures will help protect the environment.