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Mometasone (Mometasone Furoate Topical) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Mometasone furoate ointment USP, 0.1% is a corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in patients 2 years of age or older.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Apply a thin film of mometasone furoate ointment USP, 0.1% to the affected skin areas once daily.

Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary.

Safety and efficacy of mometasone furoate ointment USP, 0.1% in pediatric patients for more than 3 weeks of use have not been established [see Warnings and Precautions and Use in Specific Populations].

Mometasone furoate ointment USP, 0.1% should not be used with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician. Mometasone furoate ointment USP, 0.1% should not be applied in the diaper area if the child still requires diapers or plastic pants, as these garments may constitute occlusive dressing.

Mometasone furoate ointment USP, 0.1% is for topical use only. It is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.

Avoid use on the face, groin, or axillae.

DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Ointment, 0.1%. Each gram of mometasone furoate ointment USP, 0.1% contains 1 mg of mometasone furoate USP in a translucent white soft, uniform and smooth ointment base.

HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

Mometasone furoate ointment USP, 0.1% is a translucent white soft, uniform and smooth ointment and is supplied in 15 g (NDC 68462-225-17) and 45 g (NDC 68462-225-55) tubes; boxes of one.

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

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