Mometasone Furoate — brands & medicines in Pakistan
Pakistan mein Mometasone Furoate ke 2 brands available hain. Drug class: Potent Topical Corticosteroid (Class III). Neeche se koi bhi brand select karein aur uses, dosage, side effects aur price dekhein.
Quick Answer
Mometasone Furoate is a potent topical corticosteroid (class iii) used in Pakistan for Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Seborrhoeic Dermatitis. Available as 2 brands. Prescription required. Always confirm dose with a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Mometasone Furoate?
Mometasone Furoate is a potent topical corticosteroid (class iii) used in Pakistan for a range of medical conditions. Doctors and pharmacists in Pakistan recognize Mometasone Furoate under multiple brand names — currently 2 listed on PakVita (1 cream, 1 drops). The information below is a synthesis from DRAP-registered medicine entries, BNF, and WHO Essential Medicines references.
Common indications
- Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
- Contact Dermatitis
- Lichen planus
- Other corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
- Allergic rhinitis — seasonal
- Allergic rhinitis — perennial
Indication and dose vary by medical condition, age, weight, and other factors. Always confirm with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Typical dosage
Apply a thin layer to affected area once daily; do not use on face, groin, or underarms without strict dermatologist supervision; do not use continuously for more than 2-4 weeks on any body area
This is a general adult guidance pattern based on the manufacturer's label for one of the Mometasone Furoate brands listed below. Children, elderly patients, pregnant women, and people with kidney or liver impairment usually need different dosing — confirm with your doctor.
Side effects
Common (usually mild)
- Skin thinning / atrophy
- Telangiectasia (permanent dilated blood vessels visible under skin)
- Perioral dermatitis (around mouth — especially with facial use)
- Hypopigmentation on dark skin (pale patches — loss of skin colour)
- Acne-form eruption at application site
- Increased hair growth (hypertrichosis) at application site
Serious — stop and see a doctor
- HPA axis suppression (systemic absorption — especially in children or with large-area prolonged use)
- Tinea incognito (steroid-modified ringworm — spreads, changes appearance, becomes harder to diagnose)
- Cushing's syndrome (very prolonged or extensive use — weight gain, moon face, buffalo hump)
- Glaucoma or cataracts (periorbital / eyelid use)
Important warnings
- Do NOT apply to face, eyelids, groin, or underarms without specialist supervision — skin is thinner and absorption much higher in these areas
- Do NOT use on untreated bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infections — corticosteroids mask and worsen infections
- Do NOT use continuously for more than 2-4 weeks on any area — skin atrophy, telangiectasia, striae (irreversible stretch marks) risk
- TINEA INCOGNITO RISK: Do not apply to ring-shaped, spreading, or worsening rash without dermatologist confirmation it is NOT tinea (ringworm) — very common misuse in Pakistan
- Significant systemic absorption possible in children, large body surface area application, occlusion, or prolonged use — HPA axis suppression
- Does not act immediately — full effect comes after 1–2 weeks of regular use
Drug class
CorticosteroidsConditions treated
Mometasone Furoate brands in Pakistan (2)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mometasone Furoate used for in Pakistan?
Mometasone Furoate is commonly used for Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Seborrhoeic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis, and other indications. It belongs to the potent topical corticosteroid (class iii) drug class.
What is the typical dosage of Mometasone Furoate?
Typical adult dosing is described by manufacturers as: "Apply a thin layer to affected area once daily; do not use on face, groin, or underarms without strict dermatologist supervision; do not use continuously for more than 2-4 weeks on any body area". Always confirm dose, duration, and timing with a qualified doctor or pharmacist — dose depends on indication, weight, age, kidney/liver function, and other medications.
What are the common side effects of Mometasone Furoate?
Common side effects include Skin thinning / atrophy, Telangiectasia (permanent dilated blood vessels visible under skin), Perioral dermatitis (around mouth — especially with facial use), Hypopigmentation on dark skin (pale patches — loss of skin colour), Acne-form eruption at application site, Increased hair growth (hypertrichosis) at application site. Most are mild and resolve as the body adjusts. Stop the medicine and contact a doctor if side effects are severe, persistent, or include allergic symptoms (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty).
When should I stop Mometasone Furoate and see a doctor?
Stop Mometasone Furoate and seek urgent medical care if you experience: HPA axis suppression (systemic absorption — especially in children or with large-area prolonged use); Tinea incognito (steroid-modified ringworm — spreads, changes appearance, becomes harder to diagnose); Cushing's syndrome (very prolonged or extensive use — weight gain, moon face, buffalo hump); Glaucoma or cataracts (periorbital / eyelid use). These are serious signs that need immediate attention.
Is Mometasone Furoate available without a prescription in Pakistan?
Prescription required.
What brands of Mometasone Furoate are available in Pakistan?
2 brands of Mometasone Furoate are listed on PakVita: 1 cream, 1 drops. Browse the brand list below and click any name for prices, dosage, and full information.
Sources
- DRAP Registered Drug Products Database — Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
- British National Formulary (BNF) — BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press
- WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. — World Health Organization