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Momsone
0.1 % cream
Composition :
Each gram of cream contains .
Mometasone furoate anhydrous
Properties :
SEDICO
1 mg
Mometasone furoate is a topical synthetic corticosteroid with moderately potent -
antiinflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive activity.
Pharmacokinetics :
Human studies indicates that about 0.4 - 0.7 % of the applied dose enters the
circulation after 8 hours of contact on normal skin without occlusion dressinas .
Indications :
Relief of inflammatory, pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid - responsive
dermatoses .
Contra-indications :
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to corticosteroids or any of ingredients.
Precautions :
- Avoid risk factors that enhance its penetration and systemic absorption such as :
use for over large surface areas, disrupted epidermal barrier or use for areas undew
occlusive dressings.
- If concomitant or developed skin infections, appropriate antibacterial or antifungal
agent is used .
- It should not be used on face, eyes, diaper areas, underarms, or groin areas
unless directed by physician .
- Discontinue therapy when control is achieved .
- Pediatric patients under 2 years old due to lack ofwell- controlled studies .
- Safety and efficacy of drug use for longer than 3 weeks have not been established
- Pregnancy and lactation :
Used only if clearly needed due to lack of adequate and well-controlled studies in
pregnant and lactating women .
Drug- drug interactions :
Not yet known .
Side effects :
It is well-tolerated .
The following effects are rarely reported :
Skin atrophy ( such as shiny, telangiectasia, loss of elasticity, loss of normal skin
markings, thin and bruising ) , tingling , stinging V furunculosis, burning, pruritus
rosacea, skin irritation, dryness, folliculitis, skin eruption, hypo pigmentation,
perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis and secondary infections .
Dosage and administration :
- For dermatological use only as directed by physician .
- For patients 2 years of age or older.
- Treated area should not be bandaged or otherwise covered or wrapped so as to
be occlusive unless directed by physician .
_-Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once daily with gentle massage .
-Avoid over dose fora long period .
Storage :
Keep at temperature not exceeding 30 oc.
Keep out of reach of children .
Pack :
Tube of 20 gram cream packed in a carton box with pamphlet.
Produced by
SEDICO Pharmaceutical Co.
6 October City - Egypt
P.o Box 43, Postal code No.: 12566
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