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For external use on the skin only.
Avoid contact with the eyes eyelids or skin near the eyes because of the risk of corticosteroid-induced glaucoma (damaged optic nerves) and increased fluid pressure in the eye, especially with prolonged use.
Do not use on the face, underarms or groin area unless directed by a doctor.
Do not cover the treated area with occlusive dressing or bandage, unless directed by a doctor.
Do not use on the diaper area since diapers or plastic pants may act as occlusive dressing.
Do not use this product to treat any skin conditions other than that for which it was prescribed.
If an infection occurs, an antifungal or antibacterial medicine should be used as recommended by a doctor. If a favorable response does not occur promptly, corticosteroid use should be discontinued unless the infection is under control.
Corticosteroids can change the appearance of some lesions and make it difficult to establish an adequate diagnosis and can also delay the healing of the lesions.
Patients should be evaluated periodically for evidence of HPA axis suppression if topical corticosteroid are applied to large areas of the body or on intertriginous areas; thin skin areas, broken skin or conditions with impaired skin barrier, or if used with occlusive dressing.
Moreover, liver failure, increased frequency of application, prolonged use, and increased skin hydration may also increase the possibility that mometasone furoate will be absorbed systemically.
Adrenal suppression and any of the side effects that have been reported win systemic corticosteroids may also occur with topical corticosteroids, particularly in infants and children.
Patients should be carefully monitored when topical corticosteroids are used in the treatment of psoriasis because worsening of the disease or development of pustular psoriasis (a type of psoriasis seen as defined raised bumps on the skin that are filled with pus) may occur during therapy or when the drug is suddenly discontinued.
Mometasone cream and ointment both contain propylene glycol which may cause skin irritation. Mometasone ointment contains stearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g., contact dermatitis).
As with other potent topical corticosteroids, sudden discontinuation of the treatment should be avoided to prevent the development of rebound phenomenon which takes the form of skin inflammation with intense redness, stinging, and burning.
The treatment may be discontinued by slowly reducing the amount applied, or applying the product on an intermittent basis before discontinuing.
Use in caution in patients with inflammatory skin diseases associated with impaired circulation. The use of corticosteroids around chronic leg ulcers may result to higher occurrence of local allergic reactions and infections.
Do not use after the expiry date on the label.
Consult the doctor before using this medicine if: The patient is pregnant or breastfeeding; the patient has used this medicine before; the patient is using other corticosteroids; the patient is using other medicines on the skin; the patient have kidney or liver problems.
Stop using this product and contact the doctor immediately if: Undesirable effects (such as skin irritation, thinning, or softening) are experienced; concomitant skin infections develop; condition worsens or does not improve within 5 days in children and 7 days in adults.
