Zomba 0.1% Ointment

Zomba 0.1% Ointment is a prescription skin medicine containing mometasone furoate 0.1% in each tube. It belongs to the corticosteroid class and is used to reduce inflammation, redness, itching, and swelling from certain steroid-responsive skin conditions. Zomba 0.1% Ointment is applied directly to the skin and is often chosen when a thicker ointment base may help protect very dry or irritated areas.

How it works: Mometasone calms the skin by blocking substances in the body that trigger inflammation, itching, and redness. In ointment form, Zomba 0.1% Ointment also helps seal in moisture, which can make very dry, inflamed skin feel less irritated.

This 0.1% ointment is the full-strength mometasone ointment presentation, so it is not meant for casual or routine use without a clinician’s evaluation. A doctor may choose Zomba 0.1% Ointment for localized areas that need a stronger anti-inflammatory effect and a more emollient, occlusive ointment base than a cream or lotion would provide.

• Atopic dermatitis
• Eczema flares
• Inflammatory rashes responsive to topical steroids
• Localized itching and redness
• Dry, thickened, scaly skin patches

• Use only on the skin as directed; do not take Zomba 0.1% Ointment by mouth.
• Wash and dry your hands and the affected area before applying a thin film.
• Apply a small amount to the affected skin and rub in gently until it disappears.
• Do not cover the area with a tight bandage unless your doctor tells you to.
• Avoid getting the ointment in your eyes, mouth, or inside the nose.
• Wash your hands after applying unless the treated area is your hands.

Zomba 0.1% Ointment provides mometasone 0.1% for topical use, so the amount absorbed depends on the size of the treated area and how much is applied. Your doctor decides how often to use it; it is commonly applied once daily, and you should not use more often or for longer than prescribed because higher-strength topical steroids can increase side effects.

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
• Mild redness
• Folliculitis or small bumps
• Skin thinning with repeated or prolonged use, especially if overused

• Use Zomba 0.1% Ointment only on the skin and only on areas your doctor tells you to treat.
• Because it is a corticosteroid ointment, avoid long-term use on large areas unless specifically directed.
• Do not apply to untreated bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infections unless your clinician says it is appropriate.
• Use extra caution on the face, groin, armpits, or broken skin because absorption can be higher in these areas.
• Children may absorb more topical steroid and may need closer monitoring.
• Do not use occlusive dressings or tight wraps unless prescribed, since they can increase absorption.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of skin thinning or steroid sensitivity.

• Other topical corticosteroids
• Topical products that may irritate the skin, such as harsh exfoliants or alcohol-based lotions
• Medicines that affect the immune system, which may increase infection risk if skin is treated heavily
• Other medicines containing mometasone
• Some antifungal, antibacterial, or antiviral skin treatments may need medical guidance when used on the same area

Store Zomba 0.1% Ointment at room temperature in a tightly closed tube, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.