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Mometasone Benefits & Uses

Mometasone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Asthma
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)

Other Benefits

Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)
Sarcoidosis
Lichen Planus
Hives
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dermatitis
Blisters
Nasal Polyps

Mometasone Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Mometasone Related Warnings

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.

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.

Unknown
What is the effect of Mometasone on the Kidneys?

Mometasone rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Mometasone on the Heart?

Mometasone is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Mometasone with Other Drugs

Mometasone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

BCG (Bacillus calmette-guerin)

Moderate

Aspirin

Acetazolamide

Adalimumab

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Pioglitazone,Metformin

Pioglitazone,Glimepiride

Atenolol,Chlorthalidone

Mometasone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mometasone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Liver Disease
Glaucoma
Tuberculosis (TB)
Osteoporosis
Infections
Bronchitis
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Mometasone

Is this Mometasone habit forming or addictive?

Mometasone is not addictive in nature.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Mometasone only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Mometasone in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Mometasone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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.

Unknown
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.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Mometasone

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Mometasone be used for herpes?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Mometasone is not indicated to be used for herpes. Mometasone is used for treating skin rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Herpes is a viral infection caused by the Herpes simplex virus. Symptoms could be cold sores, blisters, ulcers, vaginal discharge, and pain while urinating. Prescription antiviral medicines for the treatment might include acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Mometasone to treat burns?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, Mometasone cannot be used for the treatment of burns. It is used for treating rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Burns can be treated with skin cream, lotion or an ointment containing ingredients like gentamycin sulfate, fusidic acid, silver nitrate, silver sulfadiazine, mafenide acetate, etc. Please do not self-medicate with Mometasone for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Mometasone?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Mometasone is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic (used to relieve itching) and vasoconstrictive (narrowing of the blood vessels) activity. It is effective for the treatment of asthma. It is also used topically for the management of skin disorders like psoriasis (red scaly patches on some areas of the body) and eczema (dry and itchy skin with red and scaly patches). It is generally available as a furoate salt.

Question about 5 years ago

How to apply Mometasone?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

How long can Mometasone be safely used?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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.