Momate Ointment

Momate Ointment is a prescription topical corticosteroid containing mometasone in each tube, supplied as an ointment for direct application to the skin. It is used to help relieve inflammation, redness, itching, and swelling caused by corticosteroid-responsive skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. Momate Ointment is made by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, India, and is packaged in a strip/box of 10 tubes.

How it works: Mometasone is a corticosteroid that lowers the skin’s immune response, helping calm the inflammation that causes itching, redness, and swelling. In ointment form, Momate Ointment also helps seal in moisture, which can make very dry or thickened skin feel less irritated while the medicine works.

Momate Ointment is the ointment strength/form of mometasone, designed for people whose rash or dry, thickened skin may benefit from a greasier, more occlusive vehicle. Compared with lighter creams or lotions, this ointment stays on the skin longer and can feel more moisturizing, which is why a doctor may choose Momate Ointment for drier or scaly areas. Because it is a potent prescription steroid, it should be used only on skin areas and for lengths of time a clinician has specifically assessed.

• Eczema
• Dermatitis
• Itchy, inflamed skin
• Allergic skin rash
• Psoriasis plaques as directed by a doctor

• Use Momate Ointment only on the skin, not by mouth, and only on the areas your doctor told you to treat.
• Wash and dry your hands before and after applying unless your hands are the treated area.
• Apply a thin layer and rub it in gently; more ointment does not work faster and may raise the risk of side effects.
• Do not cover the treated area with bandages or tight dressings unless your prescriber specifically tells you to do so.
• Avoid getting Momate Ointment in the eyes, mouth, nose, or on broken, infected, or raw skin unless instructed.
• Use it at the time(s) your doctor prescribed; topical steroids are not taken with food or water.

Each tube contains Momate Ointment with mometasone in the labeled prescription strength for topical use. The exact amount to apply, how often to apply it, and how long to continue are decided by the doctor based on the skin condition, location, and severity; many patients use it once daily, but the prescribed schedule may differ. Do not use more than directed or apply it more often to speed healing.

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

Common side effects of Mometasone may include:

• Burning or stinging where applied
• Itching or irritation at the application site
• Dryness or peeling of the skin
• Redness or rash around the treated area
• Acne-like bumps or folliculitis
• Skin thinning with repeated or prolonged use, which may be more likely if used too long

• Use Momate Ointment only on the skin and only as prescribed; it is not for internal use.
• Do not use it on the face, groin, armpits, or large body areas unless your doctor specifically instructs you to.
• Avoid prolonged use, especially under occlusion or on broken skin, because ointment can increase absorption.
• Tell your clinician if you have a skin infection, because steroid treatment can mask or worsen infections.
• Use caution in children, who may absorb more mometasone through the skin than adults.
• Do not stop a long course abruptly without medical advice if your doctor has instructed extended use.
• If irritation worsens or the rash does not improve, contact your prescriber rather than continuing on your own.

• Other topical steroids used on the same area
• Other medicines applied to the same skin area, especially irritants or acne treatments
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir or ketoconazole, which may increase steroid effects if enough is absorbed
• Occlusive dressings or plastic coverings, which can increase absorption and side effects

Store Momate Ointment at room temperature in a tightly closed tube, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.