Mometasone
Active ingredient · 4 therapeutic classes
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- Drug class
- Glucocorticoids
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Topical, Nasal
- Markets covered
- 3
- Products on record
- 55
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Mometasone is a potent corticosteroid [1]. It belongs to the drug class of Corticosteroids, Potent (Group III) [1].
Mometasone furoate cream, 0.1%, is approved for relieving the inflammatory and itchy symptoms of skin conditions that respond to corticosteroids in patients aged 2 years and older [1].
This medication is available under various brand names [N].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 50 | May 22, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 3 | May 8, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 2 | June 13, 2025 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
50 products
Uses
1% w/w Ointment is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of inflammatory and pruritic skin conditions which respond to external treatment with glucocorticoids, such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis).
1% w/w Ointment should be preferably used to treat very dry, scaly and cracked skin complaints where a topical mometasone preparation is indicated.
How to take
USUnited States· FDA
3 products
Uses
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. 1% is a corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in patients ≥ 2 years of age.
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How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
2 products
How to take
2 PART I: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION ........................................................ 3 SUMMARY PRODUCT INFORMATION ....................................................................... 3 INDICATIONS ...................................................................................................................
3 CONTRAINDICATIONS .................................................................................................. 3 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................. 4 ADVERSE REACTIONS ...................................................................................................
6 DRUG INTERACTIONS ................................................................................................... 8 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................... 9 OVERDOSAGE ...............................................................................................................
Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL045690886 · revised April 10, 2026
- [2]FDA DailyMed · 031283ed-988b-46… · revised July 9, 2019 [PDF]
- [3]Health Canada (DPD) · 02519127 · revised March 22, 2025
Information on this page is compiled from public regulatory records. Drugvu is not affiliated with any regulator or pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.