Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 12, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Elocon
In Canada
- Elocom
- Pms-Mometasone
Available Dosage Forms:
- Cream
- Ointment
- Lotion
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Strong
Pharmacologic Class: Mometasone
Uses for mometasone
Mometasone topical is used to relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by certain skin conditions. Mometasone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
Mometasone is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using mometasone
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For mometasone, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to mometasone or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of mometasone topical cream and ointment in children 2 years of age and older, and topical lotion in children 12 years of age and older. However, because of mometasone's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children may absorb large amounts through the skin, which can cause serious side effects. If your child is using mometasone, follow your doctor's instructions very carefully. Use of the topical cream and ointment in children younger than 2 years of age, and the lotion in children younger than 12 years of age, is not recommended.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of mometasone topical in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of mometasone than younger adults.
