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Mometasone Furoate Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Mometasone furoate 0.1%; crm; oint; lotion.
Pharmacological Class
Corticosteroid.
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How Supplied
Contact supplier
Manufacturer
Mechanism of Action
The mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity of mometasone furoate is unclear. Like other topical corticosteroids, it has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties.
Mometasone Furoate Indications
Indications
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Mometasone Furoate Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<2yrs: not recommended. ≥2yrs: apply thin film once daily; max 3 weeks' therapy for children. Discontinue when control is achieved. Do not occlude.
Mometasone Furoate Contraindications
Not Applicable
Mometasone Furoate Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Mometasone Furoate Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Avoid use near eyes, on face, groin, or axillae. Do not use for diaper dermatitis. Risk of HPA axis suppression with high-potency steroids, prolonged use, application to large surface area, use of occlusive dressings, altered skin barrier, liver failure, young age; discontinue gradually, or reduce dose or potency if occurs. Increased risk of posterior subcapsular cataracts and glaucoma; monitor for visual symptoms. Treat infection if present; discontinue if infection persists or worsens. Reevaluate periodically. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Mometasone Furoate Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Mometasone Furoate Interactions
Not Applicable
Mometasone Furoate Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Burning, pruritus, skin atrophy, tingling/stinging, furunculosis, acneiform reaction, folliculitis; allergic contact dermatitis (discontinue if irritation occurs), HPA axis suppression (esp. in children); rare: Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia.
Mometasone Furoate Clinical Trials
See Literature
Mometasone Furoate Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Elocon.
Mometasone Furoate Patient Counseling
See Literature
