Mometasone, also known as mometasone furoate, is a steroid medication used to treat certain skin conditions, hay fever, and asthma. Specifically, it is used to prevent rather than treat asthma attacks. It can be applied to the skin, inhaled, or used in the nose. Mometasone furoate, not mometasone is used in medical products.
Common side effects
- when used for asthma, include headache, sore throat, and thrush. It is therefore recommended to rinse the mouth after use. Long-term use may increase the risk for glaucoma and cataracts.
- when used in the nose includes upper respiratory tract infections and nose bleeds.
- when applied on the skin include acne, skin atrophy, and itchiness. It works by decreasing inflammation.