Mometasone furoate is a medication to relieve symptoms of inflammation in nasal polyps, eczema, psoriasis, or allergic rhinitis. Mometasone furoate is available in the form of a nasal spray and topical medication.
Mometasone furoate is an anti-inflammatory drug that affects cells and mediators that play a role in the emergence of inflammatory reactions, including mast cells, eosinophils, histamine, leukotrienes, or cytokines. That way, the symptoms of inflammation, such as swelling and pain, will subside.
Keep in mind that this drug should not be used to treat diseases caused by viral infections, such as the common cold or flu.
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What is Mometasone Furoate
| group | Prescription drugs |
| Category | Corticosteroid drugs |
| Benefit | Relieves symptoms of allergic rhinitis, eczema, psoriasis and nasal polyps. |
| Used by | Adults and children 3 years old |
| Mometasone furoate for pregnant and lactating women | Category C: Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women. Drugs should only be used if the expected benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. It is not known whether mometasone furoate can be absorbed into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, do not use mometasone furoate without consulting your doctor first. |
| Drug form | Ointments, gels, creams and nasal sprays |
Precautions Before Using Mometasone Furoate
Mometasone furoate should only be used as prescribed by a doctor. There are several things to consider before using this drug, including:
- Do not use mometasone furoate if you are allergic to this drug. Tell your doctor about your history of allergies.
- Tell your doctor if you have or are currently suffering from glaucoma, cataracts, diabetes, impaired blood circulation, a weakened immune system, or an infectious disease, such as tuberculosis or herpes.
- Tell your doctor if you have recently had rhinoplasty or an injury to your nose before using mometasone furoate nasal spray.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking certain medications, supplements, or herbal products.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
- Tell your doctor that you are taking mometasone furoate if you plan to have dental treatment or surgery.
- As much as possible, avoid close contact with people with infectious diseases that are easily transmitted, such as the flu or measles, while undergoing treatment with mometasone furoate, because it can increase your risk of contracting it.
- See your doctor right away if you experience an allergic drug reaction, serious side effect, or overdose after using mometasone furoate.
Dosage and Instructions for Use of Mometasone Furoate
The doctor will determine the dose of mometasone furoate based on the patient's age and the condition to be treated. The following are the dosages of mometasone furoate based on the form of the drug:
Mometasone furoate nasal spray (nasal spray)
Condition: Allergic rhinitis
- Mature: Spray mometasone furoate 0.05% solution, 0.1 mg, once daily. The dose may be increased to 0.2 mg once daily if needed.
- Children ages 3–11 years: Spray mometasone furoate 0.05% solution, as much as 0.05 mg, once a day.
Condition: Nasal polyps
- Mature: Spray as much as 0.1 mg, once a day. The dose can be increased to 2 times a day, after 5–6 weeks.
Mometasone furoate ointment, cream or gel
Condition: Various skin problems, such as eczema or psoriasis
- Adults and children 2 years: 0.1% cream/ointment is applied thinly on the affected skin area once a day. Use should not be more than 3 weeks.
How to Use Mometasone Furoate Correctly
Follow the doctor's recommendations and read the instructions for use listed on the packaging before using mometasone furoate. Do not increase or decrease the dose, and do not use the drug for longer than the time recommended by your doctor.
Mometasone furoate is available in various forms, including nasal spray, ointment, cream, and gel. How to use it varies depending on the form of the drug.
Mometasone furoate ointment, cream, or gel is for use on the skin surface only. Here's how to use mometasone furoate ointment, cream, or gel:
- Wash hands before and after using the medicine.
- Apply the medicine only on problem areas of the skin, do not apply the medicine on the face, genital area, armpits, or skin that is injured or infected.
- Do not cover the area of skin that has been applied to the drug with a bandage or cloth, unless your doctor recommends it.
- Be careful when using this medication, do not get it in your eyes or swallow it. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with running water.
Mometasone furoate in the form of a nasal spray is commonly used to relieve allergic rhinitis. Here are instructions on how to use mometasone furoate nasal spray:
- Before using a nasal spray, make sure your hands are clean. In addition, also clean your nose.
- Hold your head up and spray this medication into each nostril. Don't forget to close the other nostril while doing the spray.
- Press the medicine bottle, then inhale the medicine that comes out of the bottle quickly. Spray according to the recommended dose.
- Avoid sneezing and clean your nose immediately after spraying the drug.
- When you're done, rinse the tip of the spray bottle with warm water. Be careful not to get the rinse water into the bottle, and dry it thoroughly.
- Close again after use. You can also clean it by wiping the tip of the spray bottle with a clean tissue. However, do not wash the tip of the bottle with soap.
- To avoid spreading the flu or infection, do not share a bottle of medicine with others, and throw away the container once your condition has improved.
Use mometasone furoate at the same time every day for maximum benefits. If you forget to use mometasone furoate, use it immediately if it is not close to the next dose. If it is close, ignore it and do not double the dose.
Be careful when using mometasone furoate, don't get it in your eyes or swallow it. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with running water. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
Store mometasone furoate in a closed container at a cool temperature. Protect this medication from exposure to direct sunlight. Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
Mometasone Furoate Interactions with Other Drugs
There are several interaction effects that can occur if mometasone furoate is used with certain drugs. Examples of such interaction effects are:
- Increased risk of desmopressin poisoning
- Increased levels of mometasone when used with clarithromycin, atazanavir, darunavir, itraconazole, mifepristone, or voriconazole
Mometasone Furoate Side Effects and Dangers
Some side effects that may appear after using mometasone furoate ointment, cream, or gel are the appearance of burning, itching, and stinging on the skin that is applied to the drug. Usually these side effects only last a short time.
Meanwhile, the side effects of mometasone furoate nasal spray can be dry or irritated nose and throat, coughing, or hoarseness.
Check with your doctor if these side effects don't go away or get worse. See your doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction to a drug or a serious side effect, such as:
- Stretch marks, thin skin, or skin discoloration
- Unusual fatigue or weight loss
- Headache
- Swelling in the hands or feet
- Fever, chills, or sore throat,
- Blurred vision
- Thrush or yeast infection appears in the mouth
- Acne or folliculitis