Comparing Mometasone Topical vs Pimecrolimus Topical

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Mometasone topical

Pimecrolimus topical

Prescription only

Prescribed for Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Dermatitis, Allergies. Mometasone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Perioral Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema. Pimecrolimus topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Mometasone topical has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 92 ratings on Drugs.com. 88% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect.

Pimecrolimus topical has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 105 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Itching (10.9%)
Burning (4.3%)
Bleeding (3.3%)
Redness (3.3%)
Tight skin (3.3%)

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Burning (18.1%)
Itching (13.3%)
Swelling (7.6%)
Dry skin (5.7%)
Dryness (4.8%)
Rash (4.8%)
Redness (4.8%)

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Drug Class

Topical steroids

Miscellaneous topical agents

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	15 gram(s)
Strength	0.1%
Per unit^*	$1.00
Cost^*	$15.03

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Quantity	30 gram(s)
Strength	1%
Per unit^*	$3.22
Cost^*	$96.74

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Dosage Forms

Topical cream
Topical lotion
Topical ointment
Topical solution

Topical cream

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 50 drugs are known to interact with Mometasone topical:

1 major drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
49 moderate drug interactions (161 brand and generic names)

A total of 97 drugs are known to interact with Pimecrolimus topical:

15 moderate drug interactions (33 brand and generic names)
82 minor drug interactions (237 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

April 30, 1987

December 13, 2001

WADA Class View classifications

S9 - Glucocorticoids

N/A

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Comparing Mometasone Topical vs Pimecrolimus Topical

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