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Elocon (mometasone furoate)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

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)

Reference product & biosimilars

No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Elocon:

  • 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.

Drug interactions

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Adverse reactions

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Precautions

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ICD codes

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data