{"id":18246,"date":"2022-02-14T15:38:33","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T15:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=18246"},"modified":"2022-02-15T15:07:13","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T15:07:13","slug":"mometasone-teva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/mometasone-teva\/","title":{"rendered":"Mometasone Teva &#8211; Mometasone furoate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>mometasone furoate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Mometasone Teva is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mometasone Teva&nbsp;cream&nbsp;and Mometasone Teva ointment contain the active substance mometasone furoate, which belongs to a group of medicines called local cortisone preparations (or&nbsp;corticosteroids&nbsp;).&nbsp;Mometasone furoate&nbsp;cream&nbsp;and ointment are classified as a &#8220;strong-acting cortisone preparation&#8221;.&nbsp;These drugs are used on the skin surface to reduce&nbsp;redness&nbsp;and&nbsp;itching&nbsp;caused by certain skin problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In adults and children 6 years and older, Mometasone Teva\u00a0cream\u00a0and ointment are used to reduce\u00a0redness\u00a0and\u00a0itching\u00a0caused by certain skin problems such as\u00a0psoriasis\u00a0(excluding widespread plaque psoriasis) and\/or certain types of\u00a0dermatitis\u00a0(skin inflammation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Psoriasis\u00a0is a skin disease in which itchy, scaly, pink spots form on the elbows, knees, scalp, and other parts of the body.\u00a0Dermatitis\u00a0is a condition caused by the skin reacting to a substance with which it comes in contact, e.g.\u00a0detergent, which causes the skin to become red and itchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mometasone contained in Mometasone Teva may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Mometasone Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Mometasone Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to mometasone furoate, any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6), or similar medicines.<\/li><li>in other skin problems as it can aggravate them, especially&nbsp;rosacea&nbsp;(a skin condition that affects the face)<ul><li>acne<\/li><li>skin atrophy&nbsp;(thinning of the skin)<\/li><li>dermatitis&nbsp;(&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the skin) around the mouth<\/li><li>itching&nbsp;in the abdomen<\/li><li>diaper rash<\/li><li>cold sores<\/li><li>chicken-pox<\/li><li>shingles<\/li><li>warts<\/li><li>sore skin<\/li><li>wound<\/li><li>other skin infections<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine if any of the above apply to you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Mometasone Teva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Mometasone Teva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If your skin becomes irritated or sensitive after using Mometasone Teva, stop using it and consult a doctor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mometasone Teva contains excipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mometasone Teva 1mg \/ g&nbsp;cream&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>contains stearyl alcohol and propylene glycol monopalmitostearate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains stearyl alcohol which may cause local skin irritation (eg&nbsp;contact dermatitis&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 70 mg of propylene glycol monopalmitostearate per gram of\u00a0cream.\u00a0Propylene glycol can cause skin irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mometasone Teva 1mg \/ g ointment\u00a0contains propylene glycol monopalmitostearate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 20 mg of propylene glycol monopalmitostearate per gram of ointment.&nbsp;Propylene glycol can cause skin irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Mometasone Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.&nbsp;Mometasone Teva is not recommended for children under 6 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults, including elderly patients and children 6 years and older<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A thin layer of&nbsp;cream&nbsp;or ointment is gently applied to the affected area of \u200b\u200bthe skin once daily.<\/li><li>You only need to use a small amount of this preparation<\/li><li>A fingertip unit (a line from the tip of an adult&#8217;s index finger to the first fold) is sufficient to cover an area twice the size of an adult&#8217;s hand.&nbsp;Never take more than this amount or more often than recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Always follow these instructions when using Mometasone Teva:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not use&nbsp;cream&nbsp;or ointment on the face for more than 5 days.<\/li><li>Do not use&nbsp;cream&nbsp;or ointment on children, on any part of the body, for more than 5 days.<\/li><li>Do not use&nbsp;cream&nbsp;or ointment under your baby&#8217;s diaper, as this will make it easier for the medicine to pass through the skin and possibly cause&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Consult a physician before covering the treated areas with bandages or&nbsp;patches&nbsp;.&nbsp;Treated areas on the face or on children should not be covered with bandages or&nbsp;patches&nbsp;.<\/li><li>You should not use a large amount of&nbsp;cream&nbsp;or ointment on large areas of the body for a long time (eg every day for several weeks or months).<\/li><li>Do not use in or around the eyes, including the eyelids.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children 6 years and older<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not use&nbsp;cream&nbsp;or ointment on any part of the child&#8217;s body, without close medical supervision<\/li><li>Do not use for more than 5 days<\/li><li>Do not apply&nbsp;cream&nbsp;or ointment on more than 10% of the baby&#8217;s body surface area.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children under 6 years of age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mometasone furoate 1 mg \/ g&nbsp;cream&nbsp;and ointment is not recommended for children under 6 years of age.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Mometasone Teva than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use a\u00a0cream\u00a0or ointment more often than you should, or on large areas of the body, it can affect some of your\u00a0hormones.\u00a0In children, it can affect their growth and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not used the\u00a0cream\u00a0or ointment according to the instructions but have used it too often and\/or for too long, tell your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Mometasone Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to use a&nbsp;cream&nbsp;or ointment at the right time, use it as soon as you remember.&nbsp;Then continue according to your doctor&#8217;s instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Mometasone Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been using Mometasone Teva for a long time and your skin problems seem to have improved, you should not suddenly stop using&nbsp;cream&nbsp;or ointment.&nbsp;Doing so may cause the skin to turn red and it may hurt or sting.&nbsp;To avoid this, talk to your doctor who will gradually reduce your use of&nbsp;cream&nbsp;or ointment until you stop treatment completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few people may notice some of the following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;after using Mometasone Teva:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>allergic skin reactions<\/li><li>bacterial infections and secondary skin infections<\/li><li>acne<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;and \/ or&nbsp;infection&nbsp;of the hair follicles<\/li><li>thinning of the skin<\/li><li>red marks in connection with stinging heat<\/li><li>pale areas of the skin<\/li><li>sveda<\/li><li>pain<\/li><li>itching<\/li><li>knitting<\/li><li>increased hair growth<\/li><li>softening of the skin and stretch marks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other\u00a0side effects\u00a0that can occur with local cortisone preparations are dry skin, skin irritation,\u00a0dermatitis,\u00a0dermatitis\u00a0around the mouth, blurred vision, and small dilated blood vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.\u00a0This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.\u00a0You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,\u00a0www.lakemedelsverket.se.\u00a0By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information. <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\">Postal address<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Mometasone Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the tube or carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine should be discarded 3 months after opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use&nbsp;cream&nbsp;or ointment if you notice visible signs of deterioration, e.g.&nbsp;noticeable color changes.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to a pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the package and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is mometasone furoate.&nbsp;One gram of Mometasone Teva&nbsp;cream&nbsp;or ointment contains 1 mg mometasone furoate (1 mg \/ g).<\/li><li>Other ingredients are:<em>Cream<\/em><em>&nbsp;:<\/em>&nbsp;hexylene glycol, stearyl alcohol and cetearet-20, white beeswax, propylene glycol monopalmitostearate, titanium dioxide (E171), aluminum starch octenyl succinate, dilute&nbsp;phosphoric acid&nbsp;, white soft paraffin and purified water.<em>Ointment&nbsp;<\/em><em>:<\/em>&nbsp;hexylene glycol, white beeswax, propylene glycol monopalmitostearate, dilute&nbsp;phosphoric acid&nbsp;, white soft paraffin and purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mometasone Teva&nbsp;cream&nbsp;is a white or almost white&nbsp;cream&nbsp;without visible particles or phase separation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mometasone Teva ointment is an opaque ointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each carton contains a tube with a plastic screw cap.\u00a0The tube contains 30 g, 60 g, or 100 g of\u00a0cream\u00a0or ointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teva BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swensweg 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2031 GA Haarlem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiofarma BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benjamin Franklin Street 5-10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3261 LW Oud-Beijerland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiofarma BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hermanus Boerhaavestraat 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3261 ME Oud-Beijerland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mometasone Teva cream and Mometasone Teva ointment contain the active substance mometasone furoate, which belongs to a group of medicines called local cortisone preparations (or corticosteroids ). Mometasone furoate cream and ointment are classified as a &#8220;strong-acting cortisone preparation&#8221;. 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