Mometasone Topical Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 9, 2024.

Applies to mometasone topical: topical application cream, topical application lotion, topical application ointment, topical application solution.

Precautions

It is very important that your doctor check your or your child's progress at regular visits for any unwanted effects that may be caused by this medicine.

If your or your child's symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems. The risk is greater for children and patients who use large amounts for a long time. Talk to your doctor right away if you or your child have more than one of these symptoms while you are using this medicine: blurred vision, dizziness or fainting, fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat, increased thirst or urination, irritability, or unusual tiredness or weakness.

Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have a skin rash, burning, stinging, swelling, or irritation on the skin.

Do not use cosmetics or other skin care products on the treated areas.

Serious side effects of mometasone topical

Along with its needed effects, mometasone topical may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking mometasone topical:

Other side effects of mometasone topical

Some side effects of mometasone topical may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

For healthcare professionals

Applies to mometasone topical: topical cream, topical lotion, topical ointment, topical solution.

General adverse events

The most commonly reported side effects were shininess, telangiectasia, loss of elasticity, loss of normal skin markings, thinness, and folliculitis.^[Ref]

Endocrine

• Frequency not reported: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Common (1% to 10%): Shininess, telangiectasia, loss of elasticity, loss of normal skin markings, thinness, folliculitis
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Papular and pustular formations
• Frequency not reported: Acneiform reactions, furunculosis, skin atrophy, unspecified skin disorder, bacterial skin infection, hypertrichosis, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection, striae, miliaria, rosacea^[Ref]

Local

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Erythema, abscess, increased lesion size, pimples
• Frequency not reported: Burning, pruritus, tingling/stinging, irritation, dryness, itching, application site pain, application site reactions^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Frequency not reported: Paraesthesia, intracranial hypertension (including bulging fontanelles, headaches, bilateral papilledema)^[Ref]

Metabolic

• Frequency not reported: Hyperglycemia, glucosuria^[Ref]

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Further information

Mometasone topical side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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