Mometasone (Furoate)

Drug #1528

Mometasone (Furoate) is a coticosteroid used mainly due to its glucocorticocoid activity. Mometasone (Furoate) is used topically for the treatment of various inflammatory skin disorders and also given as a nasal suspension for the relief of allergic rhinitis.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin.

Molecular Weight: 521.4 · Solubility in Water: Insoluble · Solubility in Alcohol: Slightly soluble · Non-proprietary name: Mometasone (Furoate).

Molecular structure of Mometasone (Furoate)

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Mometasone (Furoate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Atopic eczema, Contact dermatitis, Psoriasis, Scalp psoriasis, Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Seborrheic dermatitis.

Contraindications

Mometasone (Furoate) is contraindicated in conditions like Acne vulgaris, Perioral dermatitis, Syphilis, Tuberculosis, Gravitational ulceration, Hypersensitivity, Facial rosacea, Varicella, Post-vaccine reaction, Perianal and genital pruritis.

Dosage

Mometasone (Furoate)'s dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
150 ug	150 ug	—		For allergic rhinitis administer the dose in each nostril once daily.
1 %	1 %	Every 24h	Topical	It is use as cream,ointment and lotion
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
50 ug	50 ug	—		Between 6 and 11 years
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

2 interactions

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Mometasone (Furoate) in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Skin atrophy, Strias, Telangiectasia, Decrease synthesis of collagen in dermis.

Mometasone (Furoate) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Cushing`s syndrome. Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.

Mometasone (Furoate) is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Acne, Allergic contact dermatitis , Burning, Erythema, Folliculitis, Hypopigmentation, Paresthesias, Pruritus , Skin atrophy, Tingling .

Warnings / Precautions

It should be used with caution in patients with untreated fungal, bacterial or systemic viral infections. Children may be at increase risk of some adverse effects, prolonged use is rarely justified. Avoid use during pregnancy.

Interference in Pathology

Mometasone (Furoate) may interfere in the diagnosis of Plasma Cortisol Test , ACTH Stimulation test, Urinary free cortisol test, ACTH stimulation test.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Cream

0.05 %w/w 0.1 %0.1 % w/w 0.1 %w/w

Lotion

0.1 %w/v

Lotion

0.1 w/v

Nasal Spray

0.025 %w/v 50 mcg 50 mcg/actu

Oint

0.05 %w/w 0.1 %w/w

Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Cream

0.1 %w/w

Storage Conditions

Mometasone (Furoate) should be stored Cream, Oint, Lotion.

Drug Classification

1.13.3.1 — Corticosteroids plain

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Mometasone (Furoate) in Pakistan:

Amarant Biogen Dermagen Friends Hoover Jaens Linear Medera Obs Pearl Saffron Sante Sulk