Mometasone Cream is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis. Mometasone Cream also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mometasone Cream. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Mometasone Cream are Headache, Chills, Cough. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mometasone Cream as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mometasone Cream go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mometasone Cream is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Mometasone Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Mometasone Cream related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Mometasone Cream have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Mometasone Cream have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Mometasone Cream, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Mometasone Cream 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mometasone Cream is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Mometasone Cream safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Mometasone Cream for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Mometasone Cream safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Mometasone Cream in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Mometasone Cream is unavailable.
What is the effect of Mometasone Cream on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Mometasone Cream on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Mometasone Cream on the Liver?
Mometasone Cream may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mometasone Cream on the Heart?
Mometasone Cream is rarely harmful for the heart.
Mometasone Cream 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 Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mometasone Cream habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Mometasone Cream has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Mometasone Cream will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Mometasone Cream is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mometasone Cream is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mometasone Cream
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Mometasone Cream, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mometasone Cream
Information about the interaction of Mometasone Cream and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Mometasone Cream may cause delayed weight gain and slowed growth in children on whom it is used topically. Therefore, you must talk to a doctor before using Mometasone Cream on children.
No, Mometasone Cream is not indicated to be used for herpes. Mometasone Cream 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.
Yes, Mometasone Cream can be used for the treatment of brown patches on the skin or melasma, however, it is not used alone. It is always used in combination with hydroquinone, isotretinoin and sometimes glycolic acid. Melasma is a common skin condition. It is usually manifested as brown to gray-brown patches on the forehead, bridge of the nose, cheeks, upper lip, and chin. It can also invade forearms and neck. Alongside topical treatment, protection from Sun is also suggested as a treatment.
Yes, Mometasone Cream 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 Cream is safe and easily tolerated by the patients. It decreases the action of the chemicals in the body that causes inflammation.
No, Mometasone Cream 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 Cream for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.
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