Mometasone - Managing Inflammation and Allergies

Mometasone is a potent glucocorticoid steroid used in the management of inflammation and allergies.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Prescription required, available in pharmacies
Applicable for
Mometasone Furoate
Glucocorticoid activity
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Mometasone FAQ


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What are the side effects of mometasone topical?

Mometasone topical may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: high blood sugar --increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth, fruity breath odor. Mometasone topical can affect growth in children and should not be used long-term. mild itching, tingling, or burning.

Is mometasone a generic drug?

Mometasone nasal spray is available as a brand-name drug and a generic drug. Brand name: Nasonex. Mometasone is a corticosteroid that comes in six forms: nasal spray, nasal implant, inhalation powder or aerosol, and topical cream, lotion, or ointment. Mometasone nasal spray is used to treat or prevent allergy symptoms.

Does mometasone nasal spray work?

You need to use mometasone nasal spray regularly for it to work. It works by reducing swelling and irritation in your nose. The most common side effects are an unpleasant smell and a dry or sore nose or throat. Under-18s can only use mometasone nasal spray if their doctor prescribes it.

What is mometasone used for?

nasal (nose) spray is used to treat cold-like symptoms caused by allergic rhinitis. This is inflammation of the inside of the nose that can be brought on by hay fever Mometasone is also used to treat other conditions, such as nasal polyps in adults. Mometasone is a type of medicine known as a steroid (or corticosteroid).

Can mometasone help eczema & psoriasis?

1. About mometasone for skin Mometasone skin treatments are used to treat itching, swollen and irritated skin. They can help with different types of eczema (including atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis) and psoriasis.

Is mometasone a topical steroid?

Mometasone is classed as a potent topical corticosteroid. Topical corticosteroids are also referred to as topical steroids. Topical steroids are used in addition to moisturisers (emollients) for treating inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. A topical steroid is used when patches of eczema or dermatitis flare up.

Is mometasone stronger than other steroid treatments?

They are stronger than some other treatments. Mometasone is usually prescribed when milder steroids, like hydrocortisone, have not worked. Mometasone is a type of medicine known as a steroid (also called a corticosteroid). This is not the same as an anabolic steroid. It also comes as an inhaler and a nasal spray.

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