The drug "Momat" (cream) is included in the group of glucocorticosteroids for topical use. The active substance is mometasone furoate. The medicine has an antipruritic, anti-inflammatory and antiexudative effect. The drug has a slight absorption. After a single application (without an occlusive dressing), after eight hours, about 0.4% of the active component in the blood is found. An intense metabolic process occurs in the liver. Excretion of most is carried out by the kidneys, to a small extent - with bile. The drug "Momat" (ointment) is indicated for inflammatory manifestations, discomfort and itching against the background of dermatoses that can be treated with glucocorticosteroid treatment.
Contraindications
No medication is prescribed for perioral dermatitis, rosacea, syphilis and tuberculosis. Contraindications to the use of the drug "Momat" (cream) also include hypersensitivity, post-vaccination reactions, skin infection (bacterial, fungal or viral nature). The drug is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Mode of application
Momat ointment is applied externally with a thin layer. Recommended to be used once a day. The duration of therapy is determined taking into account the severity of the pathology, tolerance, severity of side effects, as well as the therapeutic effectiveness of the drug. Therapy should be monitored by a physician.
Adverse reactions
In rare cases, against the background of the use of the Momat product (cream), dryness and irritation on the skin, folliculitis, acne, hypertrichosis, perioral dermatitis, maceration of the skin, and secondary infection may occur. With prolonged use and in extensive areas of the body, the occurrence of symptoms characteristic of glucocorticosteroid drugs, including Cushing's syndrome and adrenal insufficiency, is likely.
Overdose. Drug interaction
In case of an overdose of the Momat drug (cream), inhibition of the hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal system, which manifests itself in the form of secondary adrenal insufficiency, is noted. In medical practice, the results of a study of drug interactions with other medicines have not been registered.
Additional Information
The penetration of the drug into the eyes should not be allowed. Due to the fact that the drug contains propylene glycol, irritation may occur at the site of application. In this case, it is necessary to suspend the use of the drug and visit a doctor. With prolonged use of the drug in children, developmental and growth disorders are likely to occur. In this regard, patients at a young age should receive a minimum dosage of the drug, sufficient for the onset of a therapeutic effect. Cream "Momat" is stored no more than two years. After the expiration date, you can not use it. The drug is not allowed to be frozen or stored at a temperature above 25 degrees. Before use, you must visit a doctor.