Metacon Ointment

Metacon Ointment is a topical medicine containing mometasone in each tube, supplied as an ointment for use on the skin. It belongs to the corticosteroid class and is used to help reduce redness, swelling, itching, and irritation from steroid-responsive skin conditions. Metacon Ointment is meant for external use only and is not a treatment for infections unless your doctor also prescribes an antimicrobial medicine.

How it works: Mometasone works by calming the skin’s immune response, which lowers inflammation, itching, and redness. In ointment form, it also helps the medicine cling to the skin surface longer, which can be useful on dry or scaly areas.

Because Metacon Ointment is the ointment form of mometasone, it is designed for skin areas that may be dry, thickened, or very inflamed, where an ointment base can stay on the skin longer and feel more greasy than a cream or lotion. Without any sibling strengths/forms listed, this product should be used exactly as prescribed for the area and severity of the rash; your doctor chooses the frequency based on the condition being treated and how the skin responds.

• Atopic dermatitis
• Eczema
• Allergic skin inflammation
• Itchy, red, steroid-responsive rashes
• Psoriasis on selected areas

• Use Metacon Ointment only on the skin and only where your doctor told you to apply it.
• Wash and dry your hands and the affected area before applying a thin film.
• Rub in a small amount gently; do not use more than needed for good coverage.
• Avoid getting the ointment in your eyes, mouth, nose, or on broken skin unless your prescriber specifically instructed you to do so.
• Do not cover the area with a tight bandage or dressing unless your doctor says to, because this can increase absorption.
• Wash your hands after applying, unless the hands are the area being treated.

Metacon Ointment delivers mometasone as labeled in each tube, but the exact amount to apply is based on the size and severity of the affected area. It is commonly used once daily, though your doctor may direct a different schedule; do not apply more often or use more than prescribed, since too much can raise the risk of side effects.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Mometasone may include:

• Mild burning or stinging after application
• Itching or dryness where applied
• Skin irritation or redness
• Ointment greasiness or residue on the skin
• Acne-like bumps or folliculitis at the treated site
• Skin thinning with repeated or prolonged use, especially on thin skin

• For external use only; do not swallow Metacon Ointment.
• Do not use on fungal, bacterial, or viral skin infections unless a clinician has prescribed treatment for the infection too.
• Use extra caution on the face, groin, underarms, and other thin-skin areas because steroid side effects are more likely there.
• Long-term use, large-area use, or use under occlusive dressings can increase absorption and side effects.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, immune problems, or a history of steroid sensitivity.
• Ask your prescriber before using on children, because children absorb topical steroids more easily than adults.
• Do not stop or change treatment length without medical guidance if you have been using it regularly for a while.

• Other topical corticosteroids
• Other medicines applied to the same skin area, including antibiotic or antifungal creams
• Occlusive dressings or plastic wrap over the treated area
• Immune-suppressing medicines such as oral steroids or certain biologics
• Strong skin-irritating products, including harsh acne or exfoliating treatments on the same area

Store Metacon Ointment at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube away from heat, moisture, and freezing.