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What is the most important information I should know about
mometasone topical?
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Do not use plastic bandages, dressings, or diapers that do not allow
air to circulate to the area (occlusive dressings) unless your doctor
directs you to do so. The use of occlusive dressings can greatly
increase the amount of drug the body absorbs. If you do use an occlusive
dressing, do not use it for more than 12 hours a day. |
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Do not use mometasone topical to treat any area of the body that it
is not prescribed for. This could be dangerous. |
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Mometasone topical is approved for use by children 2 years of age
and older for up to 3 weeks. Use mometasone topical cautiously, and only
under the supervision of a doctor, to treat a child. Children are more
sensitive to the effects of mometasone topical. |
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What is mometasone topical?
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Mometasone is a topical steroid. It reduces or inhibits the actions
of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. |
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Mometasone is used to treat inflammation caused by a number of
conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis. |
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Mometasone topical may also be used for purposes other than those
listed in this medication guide. |
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using
mometasone topical?
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Return to your doctor if the condition does not improve or if it
gets worse. Mometasone topical alone will not treat the condition if it
is a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection. |
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Mometasone topical is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means
that it is not known whether mometasone topical will be harmful to an
unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your
doctor if you are pregnant. If it is necessary to use mometasone during
pregnancy, the smallest amount possible should be applied, for the
shortest time necessary to treat the condition, under the supervision of
a doctor. |
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It is not known whether mometasone passes into breast milk. Do not
use mometasone topical without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby. |
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Mometasone is approved for use by children 2 years of age and older
for up to 3 weeks. Use mometasone topical cautiously, and only under the
supervision of a doctor, to treat a child. Children are more sensitive
to the effects of mometasone topical. |
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How should I use mometasone topical?
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Apply the medication exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do
not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor
to explain them to you. |
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Wash your hands before and after each application, unless you are
using mometasone topical to treat a hand condition. |
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Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into the
skin. |
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Use caution on areas where the skin creases, such as armpits, knees,
and elbows. These areas may absorb more medication. Also, avoid the eyes,
mouth, and mucous membranes. |
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If you need to protect the area, it can be covered with a breathable
cotton-gauze dressing. Avoid using plastic, occlusive dressings that do
not allow air to circulate to the area. Plastic pants and diapers may be
harmful if used over mometasone topical on a child. |
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Do not use mometasone topical to treat any area of the body that it
is not prescribed for. This could be dangerous. |
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It is important to use mometasone topical regularly to get the most
benefit. |
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Store mometasone topical at room temperature away from moisture and
heat. |
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What happens if I miss a dose?
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Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is
almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and apply the
next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose of this
medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor. |
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What happens if I overdose?
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An overdose of mometasone topical is not likely to be harmful. If
the medication is ingested, or if a large amount is used over a large
area and side effects are experienced, call an emergency room or a
poison control left for advice. |
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What should I avoid while using mometasone topical?
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Do not use plastic bandages, dressings, or diapers that do not allow
air to circulate to the area (occlusive dressings) unless your doctor
directs you to do so. The use of occlusive dressings can greatly
increase the amount of drug the body absorbs. If you do use an occlusive
dressing, do not use it for more than 12 hours a day. |
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Avoid using other topical medications, harsh or abrasive soaps, or
cosmetics on the affected area without first talking to your doctor. |
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What are the possible side effects of mometasone topical?
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No serious systemic side effects are expected unless a large amount
of mometasone topical is used for a long period of time. If the drug is
being absorbed into your system, you may experience
blurred vision, halos around lights, an irregular heartbeat,
insomnia, mood changes,
weight gain, or fatigue. If you experience any unusual side effects,
notify your doctor. |
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Less serious side effects are more likely to occur. You may
experience some redness, blistering, burning, itching, or peeling.
Continue to use mometasone topical and talk to your doctor. |
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Other local side effects may also occur, especially with prolonged
use of mometasone topical. These include thinning of the skin, prolonged
redness, and stretch marks. |
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Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to
your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is
especially bothersome. |
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What other drugs will affect mometasone topical?
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Avoid using other topical medications, harsh or abrasive soaps, or
cosmetics on the affected area without first talking to your doctor. |
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Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with mometasone
topical. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking or using any
other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins,
minerals, and herbal products. |
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Where can I get more information?
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Your pharmacist has additional information about mometasone topical
written for health professionals that you may read. |
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Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of
children, never share your medicines with others, and use this
medication only for the indication prescribed. |
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