mometasone topical

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINT: 0.1%; CRM: 0.1%; LOTION: 0.1%

Special Note

[strength clarification]

Info: mometasone 0.1% ointment = high/medium potency; 0.1% cream, lotion = medium potency

[additional info]

Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency with dosage forms and strengths

dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[apply qd]

Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

atopic dermatitis

[apply qd-bid]

Info: consider applying medium potency product 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

psoriasis, plaque

[apply qd for up to 4wk]

Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINT: 0.1%; CRM: 0.1%; LOTION: 0.1%

Special Note

[strength clarification]

Info: mometasone 0.1% ointment = high/medium potency; 0.1% cream, lotion = medium potency

[additional info]

Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency with dosage forms and strengths

dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[ointment or cream form, 2 yo and older]

Dose: apply qd; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

[lotion form, 12 yo and older]

Dose: apply qd; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

atopic dermatitis

[ointment or cream form, 2 yo and older]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Info: consider applying medium potency product 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

[lotion form, 12 yo and older]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Info: consider applying medium potency product 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

psoriasis, plaque

[ointment or cream form, 2 yo and older]

Dose: apply qd; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

[lotion form, 12 yo and older]

Dose: apply qd; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use