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Mometasone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mometasone is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Mometasone safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Mometasone for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Mometasone safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Mometasone in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Mometasone is unavailable.
What is the effect of Mometasone on the Kidneys?
Mometasone rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mometasone on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Mometasone. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Mometasone only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Mometasone on the Heart?
Mometasone is rarely harmful for the heart.
Mometasone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mometasone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mometasone habit forming or addictive?
Mometasone is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Mometasone does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mometasone only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Mometasone in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Mometasone
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Mometasone, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mometasone
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Mometasone with alcohol will be.
No, Mometasone is not recommended to be used for ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal infection and it is not caused by any worm. It presents as a silver or red colored patch which may be swollen, itchy, scaly or dry. Ringworm can manifest in any part of the body, including groin (jock itch) and scalp (tenia capitis). The rash is usually ring-shaped on places other than face, neck or scalp. At times, the rash starts spreading. It should be treated using antifungal creams containing ingredients like clotrimazole, miconazole, etc.
Mometasone should start showing effects in 2 weeks time. It is safe to be used for as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Do not use excessive amount or for a prolonged period of time. Always speak to your doctor before discontinuing Mometasone or when you intend to use it for more days.
Yes, Mometasone comes in combination with salicylic acid. The combination is very effective in treating psoriasis.
Yes, Mometasone is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties. It is used for treating rash, psoriatic lesion or eczema on your skin surface. Unlike other steroids, Mometasone is safe and easily tolerated by the patients. It decreases the action of the chemicals in the body that causes inflammation.
Mometasone is available as a cream, lotion or an ointment. It is generally applied once a day. It should be applied every day at the same time. The instructions of the doctor and those given on the prescription label should be followed properly. One must not apply it more often than prescribed and it must not be applied to other areas of the skin. The skin condition should improve in 2 weeks times. A thin layer of cream or ointment should be applied and a few drops of lotion should be applied to the affected area. It is only to be applied on the skin. It should not be applied on mouth or eyes and should not be swallowed. Its use should be avoided on the genital, rectal areas, skin creases and armpits unless otherwise specified by your doctor. Do not apply any other cream, ointment or lotion on the treated area and do not cover it with bandage or cloth unless directed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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