Generic name: mometasone furoate
Dosage form: ointment
Drug class:Topical steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 1, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
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INDICATIONS & USAGE
Mometasone furoate, USP ointment 0.1% is a corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in patients 2 years of age or older.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
Apply a thin film of mometasone furoate, USP ointment 0.1% to the affected skin areas once daily.
Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1) ].
Do not use mometasone furoate, USP ointment 0.1% with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician. Do not apply mometasone furoate, USP ointment 0.1% in the diaper area.
