Mesone

Mesone

mometasone

Manufacturer:

Derma XP
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Mometasone furoate
Indications/Uses
Relief of inflammatory & pruritic manifestation of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses eg, psoriasis & atopic dermatitis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Apply a thin film to the affected area once daily. Do not use occlusive dressing.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to mometasone furoate or other corticosteroids. Patients w/ rosaceae & ulcerative skin lesions.
Special Precautions
Not for ophth use. Discontinue application if irritation or sensitization occurs. Administer in combination w/ appropriate antibacterial or antifungal agent if dermatologic infections occurs. Increased systemic absorption if extensive BSA are treated or if occlusive dressing is used. Apply only if any other less toxic drug is not effective. Pregnant & nursing women. May cause adrenal suppression in infant & childn. Greater susceptibility to topical corticosteroid-induced hypothalamus-pituitary axis suppression & Cushing's syndrome in ped patients. Chronic therapy may interfere w/ growth & development of childn.
Adverse Reactions
Burning sensation, itching, irritation, dry skin, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruption, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, skin maceration, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, & miliaria.
MIMS Class
Topical Corticosteroids
ATC Classification
D07AC13 - mometasone ; Belongs to the class of potent (group III) corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Mesone cream 0.1 %
Packing/Price
(tube) 5 g x 1's;10 g x 1's
Form
Mesone oint 0.1 %
Packing/Price
(tube) 10 g x 1's
Form
Mesone topical gel 0.1 %
Packing/Price
(tube) 10 g x 1's
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