Mometasone furoate is a generic topical ointment that belongs to a group of medicines called topical corticosteroids (or steroids). Mometasone furoate is classified as a ‘potent corticosteroid’ and is prescribed when weaker corticosteroids don’t relieve symptoms like skin inflammation and itching associated with skin conditions.

Mometasone furoate is a corticosteroid prescribed to relieve symptoms like skin inflammation and itching associated with severe forms of skin conditions like dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. Mometasone ointment is generally prescribed in cases where weaker corticosteroids don’t work to relieve symptoms.

Mometasone ointment is a corticosteroid that helps alleviate symptoms like skin inflammation and itching associated with severe forms of skin conditions like atopic eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.

Mometasone gets absorbed into the skin cells and stops the secretion of the substances that cause blood cells to widen, thereby causing skin inflammation in that area.
By doing this, Mometasone reduces swelling, redness and itchiness in that area.

Mometasone furoate cream is best suited for moist areas of the body, while the ointment is more greasy and best suited for dry, scaly areas of the skin.

Mometasone furoate is a corticosteroid that helps alleviate symptoms like skin inflammation and itching associated with severe forms of skin conditions like atopic eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. Here is what you should know about mometasone furoate ointment:

• It is not recommended to apply this ointment to the face for more than 5 days without the close supervision of a doctor.
• You should not use this ointment on large areas of the body for more than 3 weeks.
• You shouldn't use this ointment on more than 10% of the surface area of a child's body.
• This ointment is not meant to be used on infants less than 2 years of age.
• Don't use a bandage on the area you're applying this ointment.
• If you use more Mometasone furoate ointment than you should, it can affect your hormones.
• You can't stop using Mometasone furoate ointment suddenly if you've used it continuously for a long time as you might develop a rash that is red, itchy and painful. Treatment should be stopped gradually.
• If you forget to apply Mometasone ointment at your regular time, then apply it as soon as you remember but don't use twice as much product or use it twice the next day to make up for the missed application.

You can apply a thin layer of Mometasone furoate ointment once a day on the affected skin area. One gram of the ointment contains 1 mg of the corticosteroid mometasone furoate.

Talk to your doctor if you see no improvement in your symptoms in 2 weeks.

Wash your hands before using this ointment. Apply a thin film of the ointment and gently rub it into the affected area of the skin. Rewash your hands after using this ointment to avoid passing it on to your face or any other area of your body that you might touch.

Mometasone furoate ointment is a safe medicine for people who suffer from skin inflammation. But if you have any of these few conditions, you should make your doctor aware of these factors before you start using this ointment:

• Mometasone furoate ointment is not recommended for infants under the age of two.
• This ointment should not be used on open wounds and broken skin.
• This ointment should not be used if you have viral skin infections like cold sores, herpes simplex, shingles or chickenpox.
• Mometasone furoate ointment should not be used if you have bacterial skin infections like impetigo.
• Mometasone furoate ointment should not be used if you have fungal infections like thrush, ringworm, athlete's foot.
• Mometasone furoate ointment shouldn't be used on acne or rosacea.
• Mometasone furoate ointment shouldn't be used if you have an inflammatory rash around the mouth (perioral dermatitis). This ointment should not be used on the face.
• Mometasone furoate ointment should not be used if you have widespread plaque psoriasis.
• Mometasone furoate ointment should not be used if you have a nappy rash.
• Mometasone furoate ointment should not be used as a moisturiser.
• This ointment should not be used during pregnancy or by breastfeeding mothers unless the doctor is sure that the benefits outweigh the risks.
• You should not use Mometasone furoate ointment if you have had an allergic reaction to Mometasone furoate or any other corticosteroid in the past.

Mometasone furoate ointment is a safe topical corticosteroid that almost all adults can use. But all drugs may cause side effects. However, not everyone might experience these side effects, or a few people may only experience minor side effects. You should call your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects or any other side effects not listed here that don't go away. Side effects caused by Mometasone furoate ointment are:

• You might experience skin irritation like a redness, itching or burning sensation at the site of application.
• A spread or worsening of this untreated skin infection.
• You might experience thinning of the skin on the area of application.
• You might experience reduced skin pigmentation in the area of application.
• You might experience stretch marks on the area of application or telangiectasia (grouping of fine blood vessels becoming prominent under the skin) on the area of application.
• Side effects like excessive hair growth and acne have also been observed.

You need to store Dermovate ointment in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and light. Keep this ointment out of reach of children.

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1. Can you buy Mometasone furoate ointment over the counter?

You can't buy mometasone ointment over the counter. Since it is a potent corticosteroid, it is only available via a prescription from the doctor.

2. Is Mometasone furoate ointment a steroid?

Yes, this ointment is a type of steroid called corticosteroid that helps alleviate symptoms of skin inflammation and itching.