Mometasone (mometasone furoate)
Topical Corticosteroids Topical Cream (GRAM)
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Overview
Mometasone furoate is a synthetic corticosteroid.
Mometasone furoate shares the actions of other topical corticosteroids and is used for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Generic name: mometasone furoate
Pronunciation: (mow-MET-uh-sown)
Drug class: Topical Corticosteroids
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Reference product & biosimilars
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Mometasone:
- Allergic Dermatitis
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Contact Dermatitis
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
- Genital Organ Pruritus
- Granuloma Annulare
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus
- Plaque Psoriasis
- Pruritus Ani
- Pruritus Of Skin
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Scalp Psoriasis
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
Also known as: Atopic Eczema, Circumscribed Neurodermatitis, Dermatitis, Dermatitis Seborrheica, Dermatitis Venenata, Disseminated Neurodermatitis, Dyssebacea, Dyssebacia, Genital Pruritus, Itchy Skin Eruption, Lichen Annularis, Pruritic Dermatitis, Seborrhea Corporis, Seborrheic Eczema, Unna's Disease, Vidal's Disease.
Dosing
Topical mometasone furoate cream and ointment are applied sparingly in thin films and are rubbed into the affected area, usually once daily. The cream and ointment also have been applied twice daily. A few drops of mometasone furoate lotion are applied to the affected area once daily, holding the nozzle of the bottle close to the area and squeezing gently. It is recommended that mometasone furoate preparations not be used with occlusive dressings, and that patients be warned that treated areas of the skin not be bandaged or otherwise covered or wrapped as to be occlusive unless directed by their physician.
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| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Mometasone Furoate 0.1% Cream | Maintenance | Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) by topical route once daily. |
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Mometasone Furoate 0.1% Cream | Maintenance | Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) by topical route once daily. |
Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
- Bacterial skin and skin structure infection
- Hypothalamic-pituitary insufficiency
Adverse reactions
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Less Frequent
- Folliculitis
- Purpura
- Skin and skin structure infection
- Skin atrophy
Rare or Very Rare
- Adrenocortical insufficiency
- Bullous dermatitis
- Cataracts
- Central serous chorioretinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Growth failure
- Hypothalamic-pituitary insufficiency
- Intracranial hypertension
- Ocular hypertension
- Skin hypopigmentation
- Skin striae
- Skin ulcer
- Urticaria
More Frequent
- Erythema
- Stinging of skin
Less Frequent
- Acute pain at drug application site
- Blurred vision
- Headache disorder
- Paresthesia
- Pruritus of skin
- Skin rash
- Telangiectasia
- Treatment site sequelae
Rare or Very Rare
- Acneiform eruption
- Alopecia
- Blistering skin
- Contact dermatitis
- Dry skin
- Dyschromia
- Glycosuria
- Hirsutism
- Hypercortisolism
- Hyperesthesia
- Hyperglycemia
- Miliaria
- Perioral dermatitis
- Skin irritation
Precautions
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Allergic dermatitis | ||
| L20 | ICD10CM | Atopic dermatitis |
| L20.0 | ICD10CM | Besnier's prurigo |
| L20.8 | ICD10CM | Other atopic dermatitis |
| L20.81 | ICD10CM | Atopic neurodermatitis |
| L20.82 | ICD10CM | Flexural eczema |
| L20.83 | ICD10CM | Infantile (acute) (chronic) eczema |
| L20.84 | ICD10CM | Intrinsic (allergic) eczema |
| L20.89 | ICD10CM | Other atopic dermatitis |
| L20.9 | ICD10CM | Atopic dermatitis, unspecified |
| L23 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis |
| L23.0 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to metals |
| L23.1 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives |
| L23.2 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to cosmetics |
| L23.3 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin |
| L23.4 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to dyes |
| L23.5 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products |
| L23.6 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with the skin |
| L23.7 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food |
| L23.8 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L23.81 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) dander |
| L23.89 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L23.9 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis, unspecified cause |
| Atopic dermatitis | ||
| L20 | ICD10CM | Atopic dermatitis |
| L20.0 | ICD10CM | Besnier's prurigo |
| L20.8 | ICD10CM | Other atopic dermatitis |
| L20.81 | ICD10CM | Atopic neurodermatitis |
| L20.82 | ICD10CM | Flexural eczema |
| L20.84 | ICD10CM | Intrinsic (allergic) eczema |
| L20.89 | ICD10CM | Other atopic dermatitis |
| L20.9 | ICD10CM | Atopic dermatitis, unspecified |
| Contact dermatitis | ||
| L23 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis |
| L23.0 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to metals |
| L23.1 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives |
| L23.2 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to cosmetics |
| L23.3 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin |
| L23.4 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to dyes |
| L23.5 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products |
| L23.6 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with the skin |
| L23.7 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food |
| L23.8 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L23.81 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) dander |
| L23.89 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L23.9 | ICD10CM | Allergic contact dermatitis, unspecified cause |
| L24 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis |
| L24.0 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents |
| L24.1 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to oils and greases |
| L24.2 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents |
| L24.3 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to cosmetics |
| L24.4 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin |
| L24.5 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products |
| L24.6 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin |
| L24.7 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food |
| L24.8 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L24.81 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to metals |
| L24.89 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L24.9 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified cause |
| L24.A0 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids, unspecified |
| L24.A1 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to saliva |
| L24.A2 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to fecal, urinary or dual incontinence |
| L24.A9 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due friction or contact with other specified body fluids |
| L24.B | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistula |
| L24.B0 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis related to unspecified stoma or fistula |
| L24.B1 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis related to digestive stoma or fistula |
| L24.B2 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis related to respiratory stoma or fistula |
| L24.B3 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis related to fecal or urinary stoma or fistula |
| L25 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis |
| L25.0 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to cosmetics |
| L25.1 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin |
| L25.2 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to dyes |
| L25.3 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to other chemical products |
| L25.4 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin |
| L25.5 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food |
| L25.8 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L25.9 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause |
| Discoid lupus erythematosus | ||
| H01.12 | ICD10CM | Discoid lupus erythematosus of eyelid |
| H01.121 | ICD10CM | Discoid lupus erythematosus of right upper eyelid |
| H01.122 | ICD10CM | Discoid lupus erythematosus of right lower eyelid |
| H01.123 | ICD10CM | Discoid lupus erythematosus of right eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.124 | ICD10CM | Discoid lupus erythematosus of left upper eyelid |
| H01.125 | ICD10CM | Discoid lupus erythematosus of left lower eyelid |
| H01.126 | ICD10CM | Discoid lupus erythematosus of left eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.129 | ICD10CM | Discoid lupus erythematosus of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid |
| L93.0 | ICD10CM | Discoid lupus erythematosus |
| Genital organ pruritus | ||
| L29.2 | ICD10CM | Pruritus vulvae |
| L29.3 | ICD10CM | Anogenital pruritus, unspecified |
| Granuloma annulare | ||
| L92.0 | ICD10CM | Granuloma annulare |
| Lichen simplex chronicus | ||
| L28.0 | ICD10CM | Lichen simplex chronicus |
| Plaque psoriasis | ||
| L40.0 | ICD10CM | Psoriasis vulgaris |
| L40.9 | ICD10CM | Psoriasis, unspecified |
| Pruritus ani | ||
| L29.0 | ICD10CM | Pruritus ani |
| L29.3 | ICD10CM | Anogenital pruritus, unspecified |
| Pruritus of skin | ||
| L29.8 | ICD10CM | Other pruritus |
| L29.81 | ICD10CM | Cholestatic pruritus |
| L29.89 | ICD10CM | Other pruritus |
| L29.9 | ICD10CM | Pruritus, unspecified |
| Pyoderma gangrenosum | ||
| L88 | ICD10CM | Pyoderma gangrenosum |
| Scalp psoriasis | ||
| L40.0 | ICD10CM | Psoriasis vulgaris |
| L40.1 | ICD10CM | Generalized pustular psoriasis |
| L40.4 | ICD10CM | Guttate psoriasis |
| L40.8 | ICD10CM | Other psoriasis |
| L40.9 | ICD10CM | Psoriasis, unspecified |
| Seborrheic dermatitis | ||
| L21 | ICD10CM | Seborrheic dermatitis |
| L21.0 | ICD10CM | Seborrhea capitis |
| L21.1 | ICD10CM | Seborrheic infantile dermatitis |
| L21.8 | ICD10CM | Other seborrheic dermatitis |
| L21.9 | ICD10CM | Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified |
| Skin inflammation | ||
| H01.81 | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of right upper eyelid |
| H01.82 | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of right lower eyelid |
| H01.83 | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of right eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.84 | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of left upper eyelid |
| H01.85 | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of left lower eyelid |
| H01.86 | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of left eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.89 | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.8A | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of right eye, upper and lower eyelids |
| H01.8B | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of left eye, upper and lower eyelids |
| L20 | ICD10CM | Atopic dermatitis |
| L20.8 | ICD10CM | Other atopic dermatitis |
| L20.89 | ICD10CM | Other atopic dermatitis |
| L20.9 | ICD10CM | Atopic dermatitis, unspecified |
| L21 | ICD10CM | Seborrheic dermatitis |
| L21.8 | ICD10CM | Other seborrheic dermatitis |
| L21.9 | ICD10CM | Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified |
| L25 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis |
| L30.8 | ICD10CM | Other specified dermatitis |
| L30.9 | ICD10CM | Dermatitis, unspecified |
| L40 | ICD10CM | Psoriasis |
| L40.1 | ICD10CM | Generalized pustular psoriasis |
| L40.8 | ICD10CM | Other psoriasis |
| L40.9 | ICD10CM | Psoriasis, unspecified |
| R21 | ICD10CM | Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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