Mometasone is used to relieve the itching and inflammation of numerous skin conditions.
Directions
Mometasone comes as a topical cream or ointment. It usually is applied externally once a day. Follow the directions given to by your doctor 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.
Precautions
Before using mometasone, tell yor doctor
- if you are allergic to mometasone or any other drugs
- what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, including vitamins
- if you have an infection or have ever had cataracts, glaucoma, or diabetes
- if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using mometasone, call your doctor.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it and apply the remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals if more than one dose a day is indicated by your doctor. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Side Effects
Mometasone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- acne
- skin sores
- burning
- itching
- irritation
- dryness
- skin infection
- changes in skin color
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- treated area becomes infected (red, warm, or swollen)
- pus oozes from treated area
- if skin problem continues or worsens
Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature, below 25°C or 77°F, and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
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