Mometasone Furoate: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Mometasone Furoate. Educational only — not medical advice.

Reported adverse reactions

Reaction	Highest frequency reported*
Folliculitis	3%

*Highest percentage across placebo-controlled trial tables summarized in current labeling.

Labeled uses

Mometasone Furoate Lotion (Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution USP 0.1%) is a medium potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Since safety and efficacy of Mometasone Furoate Lotion (Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution USP 0.1%) have not been established in pediatric patients below 12 years of age, its use in this age group is not recommended. (see PRECAUTIONS - Pediatric Use ).

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set 5839e534…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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