Mometasone Furoate+Clotrimazole
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Skin fungal infections, relief of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses |
| Therapy | Topical Anti-Fungal And Steroid |
| Side Effects | Redness, Blistering, Peeling, Urticaria, Skin atrophy, Burning |
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Molecule Description
Mometasone Furoate+Clotrimazole is a combination of two molecules, mometasone and clotrimazole, a corticosteroid and a broad spectrum antifungal respectively. It is a combination used to treat skin fungal infections that do not respond to anti-fungal cream alone.
Uses
- Skin infections
- Inflammatory relief of corticosteroid-responsive skin infections
Contraindications
When should one not use Mometasone Furoate+Clotrimazole
- Allergy to clotrimazole or mometasone
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Redness
- Blistering
- Peeling
- Urticaria
- Skin atrophy
- Burning
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are planning to go near flame or smoke
- You have tuberculosis
- You have perennial rhinitis
- You have allergy to mometasone or other steroids
- You have allergy to clotrimazole or other anti-fungal creams
- You have other skin infections
- You experience high blood sugar symptoms during withdrawal of treatment
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Clotrimazole kills the fungus causing the infection, while mometasone, a corticosteroid, reduces inflammation, redness and itching of the skin.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Clotrimazole decreases the effects of latex contraceptives
- CYP3A inhibitors co-administered with mometasone, increase the risk of systemic side effects
- If you consume other medications, do mention it to your physician before using Mometasone Furoate+Clotrimazole
Dosage
Overdose
- Overdose of Mometasone Furoate+Clotrimazole may cause systemic side effects due to absorption of steroids into blood.
- Do seek immediate medical attention if you over dose.
Missed a Dose
If you miss a dose of Mometasone Furoate+Clotrimazole, ask your physician for a new dose schedule. Do not apply double doses.
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References:
- Mometasone Furoate 50 micrograms/dose Nasal Spray, suspension - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 9 June 2026]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/28493/SPC/Mometasone+Furoate+50+micrograms+dose+Nasal+Spray,+suspension#INCOMPATIBILITIES
- Clotrimazole Cream 1% - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 9 June 2026]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2598/smpc#CLINICAL_PRECAUTIONS
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