Mometasone: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

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 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mometasone is used -

Mild

Sore throat

Common

Headache
Chills
Cough
Abdominal cramp
पेट दर्द
Runny Nose
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Bone Pain

Mometasone Related Warnings

Is the use of Mometasone safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Mometasone will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

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 may have mild side effects on 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?

Very few cases of side effects of Mometasone on the heart have been reported.

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?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Mometasone as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Mometasone should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Mometasone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Mometasone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mometasone

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Mometasone with food.

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 over 5 years ago

Can I apply Mometasone for treating ringworm?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Mometasone be used with salicylic acid?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Mometasone comes in combination with salicylic acid. The combination is very effective in treating psoriasis.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Mometasone a steroid?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 6 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.