Mometasone Topical

Information about Mometasone Topical

Mometasone topical uses

Mometasone Topical is used in the treatment of allergic conditions.

How mometasone topical works

Mometasone Topical is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Common side effects of mometasone topical

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

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    Frequently asked questions for Mometasone Topical

    Mometasone Topical

    Q. Is mometasone a steroid drug?
    Yes. Mometasone is a steroidal drug
    Q. Is mometasone the same as hydrocortisone?
    No. Mometasone and hydrocortisone are different drugs; although both are steroids
    Q. Does mometasone topical treat ringworm/acne?
    Mometasone topical does not treat ringworm/acne. It only treats the symptoms of inflamed skin
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    Q. Does mometasone topical lighten skin?
    Yes. Mometasone topical may lighten the area of skin which is darkened due to any infection.

    Content on this page was last updated on 18 February, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)