Hivate Ointment Specification

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Mometasone Furoate

Used For

Psoriasis

How it works

Mometasone is one of a group of medicines called topical corticosteroids. Mometasone topical is classified as a “potent corticosteroid”. These medicines are put on the surface of the skin to reduce the redness and itchiness caused by certain skin problems.

Hivate Ointment Usage And Safety

Dosage

Mometasone Furoate

Side Effects

Allergic skin reactions - bacterial and secondary skin infections - acne - inflammation and/or infection of the hair follicles - thinning of the skin - red marks with associated prickly heat - loss of skin colour - burning - stinging - itching - tingling - excessive hair growth - softening of the skin and stretch marks - blurred vision .

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility.

Indication

Mometasone is used to reduce redness and itchiness caused by certain skin problems called psoriasis or dermatitis.

When not to Use

Do not use Mometasone topical if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to mometasone furoate, any of the other ingredients of Mometasone , or to similar medicines.

Hivate Ointment Precautions

Precaution

Hyperglycaemia and glucosuria can occur in some patients after topical application due to systemic absorption.