# Mometasone Furoate (Mometasone Furoate)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/mometasone-furoate
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Mometasone Furoate?

Mometasone Furoate is a prescription medication used to treat facial dermatoses and rhiniti. Across the United States, 19,000 doctors prescribe Mometasone to approximately 260,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Mometasone Furoate

## Indications

Mometasone Furoate is prescribed for several conditions including facial dermatoses, rhinitis, allergic, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Facial Dermatoses](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/facial-dermatoses)
- [Rhinitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/rhinitis)
- [Allergic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/allergic)
- [Perennial](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/perennial)
- [Inflammation](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/inflammation)
- [Pruritus](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pruritus)
- [Hand Dermatoses](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/hand-dermatoses)
- [Foot Dermatoses](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/foot-dermatoses)
- [Leg Dermatoses](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/leg-dermatoses)
- [Scalp Dermatoses](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/scalp-dermatoses)

## Mechanism of action

Like other topical corticosteroids, mometasone furoate has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties. The mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity of the topical steroids, in general, is unclear.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Antihistamine
- Route of administration: TOPICAL

## Common side effects

burning, pruritus, skin atrophy

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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