Mometasone Topical
Why this is used
Mometasone is used to relieve the itching and inflammation of numerous skin conditions. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How to take it
Mometasone comes as a topical cream, ointment, and lotion. It usually is applied externally once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use mometasone exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. To use mometasone cream or ointment, apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once daily. To apply the lotion, place a few drops on the affected areas once daily and massage lightly until it disappears. To be most effective and economical, hold the nozzle of the bottle very close to the affected areas and gently squeeze.
Side effects
<p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Mometasone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
<ul>
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acne</li>
<li>
skin sores</li>
<li>
burning</li>
<li>
itching</li>
<li>
irritation</li>
<li>
dryness</li>
<li>
skin infection</li>
<li>
changes in skin color</li></ul></p> <p></p> <p>If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
<ul>
<li>
treated area becomes infected (red, warm, or swollen)</li>
<li>
pus oozes from treated area</li>
<li>
if skin problem continues or worsens</li></ul>If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at <a href='http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch'>http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch</a>] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].</p>
<ul>
<li>
acne</li>
<li>
skin sores</li>
<li>
burning</li>
<li>
itching</li>
<li>
irritation</li>
<li>
dryness</li>
<li>
skin infection</li>
<li>
changes in skin color</li></ul></p> <p></p> <p>If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
<ul>
<li>
treated area becomes infected (red, warm, or swollen)</li>
<li>
pus oozes from treated area</li>
<li>
if skin problem continues or worsens</li></ul>If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at <a href='http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch'>http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch</a>] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].</p>
Precautions
Before using mometasone, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to mometasone or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, including vitamins. tell your doctor if you have an infection or have ever had cataracts, glaucoma, or diabetes.
Educational reference only — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber about Mometasone Topical.