Mometasone (Furoate)

Mometasone topical is a potent steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation. Mometasone topical (for the skin) is used to treat the symptoms of certain skin conditions , such as pain, redness, warmth, swelling, or itching . Mometasone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Mometasone topical is a potent steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation. Mometasone topical (for the skin) is used to treat the symptoms of certain skin conditions , such as pain, redness, warmth, swelling, or itching . Mometasone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use mometasone topical if you are allergic to mometasone. Do not use mometasone topical to treat diaper rash. Do not use this medicine on any child without a doctor's advice. Children can absorb larger amounts of this medication through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects. Mometasone topical may not be safe to use on a child for longer than 3 weeks. Mometasone topical is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 years old. Tell your doctor if you have any type of skin infection . Also tell your doctor if you have diabetes . Topical steroid medicines absorbed through the skin may increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk. If you apply mometasone topical to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Mometasone topical may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe skin irritation; blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights; or high blood sugar --increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth , fruity breath odor. Mometasone topical can affect growth in children and should not be used long-term. Common side effects of mometasone topical may include: red or pus-filled bumps on your skin; acne; or mild itching, tingling, or burning. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

1 layer (1 (1)) 24 hourly Topical —

50 ug (50 (50)) As recommended. Between 6 and 11 years —

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially: steroid medicine you take by mouth; or steroid medicine you apply to your skin or scalp. This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect mometasone topical, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Cream, Oint, Lotion Store at room temperature, Below 30°C or in refrigerator. Do not Freeze.