Mometasone (On the skin)

moe-MET-a-sone FURE-oh-ate

Treats rash and other skin problems. This medicine is a corticosteroid.

Drug classes

Corticosteroid, Strong (About this – PubMed Health)

Uses

Uses of This Medicine

Mometasone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

Other uses (PubMed Health)

How To Use

Cream, Lotion, Ointment, Liquid

Use this medicine as directed. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks of using this medicine.

Use this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Do not use this medicine on the face, underarms, diaper area, or groin area unless your doctor tells you to.

Apply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

Do not cover the treated area with a bandage unless directed by your doctor.

Missed dose: Apply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

When Not To Use

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to mometasone.

Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you liver disease or a skin infection.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Possible side effects

Summary More details

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Dark freckles, skin color changes, coldness, weakness, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, weight loss

Severe itching, burning, or skin irritation

Skin infection, such as redness, swelling, or pus, on the site of application

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Acne-like skin changes

Mild itching or burning on the site of application

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Brand names include

Elocom, Elocon, Pms-Mometasone

There may be other brand names for this medicine.