Treats rashes, skin irritation, and other types of skin problems. Belongs to a group of drugs called corticosteroids
Brand Names:
Elocon
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to cortisone drugs such as hydrocortisone, triamcinolone, betamethasone, or fluocinonide
Uses:
Cream, Ointment, Lotion
Use this medicine on the skin only. Keep the medicine away from your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often.
Apply a thin layer of mometasone to cover the affected area. Rub it in gently.
You may feel a mild stinging as you rub in the medicine.
Keep using the medicine for as long as your doctor told you to.
Do not put the medicine on your face, unless your doctor told you to. Do not cover or bandage the area where you used the medicine unless your doctor told you to.
You should not use the medicine more often or for longer periods than your doctor ordered.
If a dose is missed:
Use the medicine as soon as possible unless it is almost time for your next dose.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to apply the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not put on two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Talk to your doctor before you use any other skin medicine on the same area as you are applying mometasone.
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
Check with your doctor before using mometasone if you have glaucoma, tuberculosis, diabetes, or a virus infection such as herpes or chickenpox.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Severe skin irritation, redness, swelling, drainage, or pus that was not there before you started using the medicine.
Mild itching or burning where you used the medicine
