Description
Product Description:
- Mometasone topical is used to relieve the redness, swelling, itching and inflammation and discomfort of various skin conditions, including psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body and eczema (a skin disease that causes the skin to be dry and itchy and to sometimes develop red, scaly rashes).
- It works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching.
- Mometasone is one of the topical corticosteroids medicines.
- It is known as a “powerful corticosteroid.” These medicines are placed on the surface of the skin to reduce the redness and itchiness caused by some skin problems.
- Used to avoid flare-ups and reduce eczema-induced red, itchy and dry skin.
How To Use:
- Apply as directed by your doctor, usually a thin film of medication to the affected area once daily. Gently rub in.
- Do not cover the treated area with bandages or other dressings unless instructed to do so by your doctor.
- Wash and dry your hands and then squeeze out the right amount.
- Spread the cream or ointment in a thin layer over the area of irritated skin.
- Carefully smooth it into your skin in the direction that your hair grows.
- Use the cream or ointment on all the irritated skin, not just the worst areas.
- Be careful not to get the cream or ointment on broken skin or cuts.
- Wash your hands afterwards (unless you are treating the skin on your hands).
- Wait at least 10 minutes before using any other creams or ointments.
Warnings And Precautions:
Tell a doctor or pharmacist before using it if you:
- Have ever had an allergic reaction to mometasone or any other medicine in the past.
- Have chickenpox or shingles.
- Have acne or rosacea.
- Have a skin infection.
- Have broken skin, cuts or itchy skin which is not inflamed or red.
- Are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or you’re breastfeeding.
- Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve after 2 weeks of treatment or if it worsens.
This medication is for use only on certain areas of skin:
- do not use it on the face, groin, or underarms, or for diaper rash, unless directed to do so by your doctor.
Ingredients:
- Mometasone Furoate.
