Brand Name(s): Nasonex (nasal); Elocon (cream);
Asmanex (inhalation).
CAS nš: 105102-22-5
(mow MEH tah zone)
What is Mometasone?
Nasal mometasone relieves the stuffy nose, irritation, and discomfort of hay fever and other allergies. Mometasone is also used to treat nasal polyps in adults.
Inhaled mometasone is used to help prevent the symptoms of asthma. It decreases the number and severity of asthma attacks.
Mometasone cream is used to relieve the itching and inflammation of numerous skin conditions.
Mometasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid. These have potent anti-inflammatory actions and also suppress the immune response.
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