|
|
|
Mometasone |
|
|
What is Mometasone and why is it prescribed? Mometasone is a cortisone-like steroid available in cream, ointment, and lotion form. It is used to treat certain itchy rashes and other inflammatory skin conditions. When you use Mometasone, you inevitably absorb some of the medication through your skin and into the bloodstream. Too much absorption can lead to unwanted side effects elsewhere in the body. To keep this problem to a minimum, avoid using large amounts of Mometasone over large areas, and do not cover it with airtight dressings such as plastic wrap or adhesive bandages unless specifically told to by your doctor. How should you take Mometasone? Follow your doctors directions for taking Mometasone. Apply a thin film of the cream or ointment or a few drops of the lotion to the affected skin once a day. Massage it in until it disappears. Mometasone is for use only on the skin. Be careful to keep Mometasone out of your eyes. For the most effective and economical use of Mometasone lotion, hold the tip of the bottle very close to, but not touching, the affected skin and squeeze the bottle gently. Once you have applied Mometasone, never cover the skin with an airtight bandage, a tight diaper, plastic pants, or any other airtight dressing. This could encourage excessive absorption of the medication into your bloodstream. Be careful not to use Mometasone for a longer time than prescribed. If you do, you may disrupt your ability to make your own natural adrenal corticoid hormones. If you miss a dose apply it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Store Mometasone at room temperature. Are there any Mometasone side effects? Mometasone side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Mometasone side effects may include acne-like pimples, allergic skin rash, boils, burning, damaged skin, dryness, excessive hairiness, infected hair follicles, infection of the skin, irritation, itching, light colored patches on skin, prickly heat, rash around the mouth, skin atrophy and wasting, softening of the skin, stretch marks, and tingling or stinging. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Mometasone? If Mometasone is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. No interactions have been noted. Are there any special warnings about Mometasone? Mometasone is for external use only. Avoid getting it into your eyes. Do not use it to treat anything other than the condition for which it was prescribed. If your skin becomes irritated, call your doctor. If you have any kind of skin infection, tell your doctor before you start using Mometasone. Do not use Mometasone cream or ointment on your face, underarms, or groin area unless your doctor tells you to. If your condition doesn't improve in 2 weeks, call your doctor. |
|
|
Information on this website is provided for educational purposes and should not replace discussions with your doctor. |
|
|
Copyright 2008 MyMedications.net. All rights reserved. |
|
