Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride
About Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride
Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride is a dermatological medication primarily used to treat fungal skin infections. It is used to treat various skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, dermatitis, and tinea versicolor (lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs). Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin.
Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride is a combination of two drugs, namely: Mometasone furoate (corticosteroid) and Terbinafine hydrochloride (antifungal). Mometasone furoate blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. Terbinafine hydrochloride works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane (a compound present in the fungi to maintain the cell integrity) and resulting in fungal cell death.
Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride is for topical (for skin) use only. Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride may cause common side effects like skin peeling, itching, irritation, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. These side effects usually do not require medical attention and fade away with time. However, if any of the side effects persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the contents in Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride. If you are using any other prescription, non-prescription drugs, herbal, and vitamin supplements, please inform your doctor before using Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride. Do not use Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride on sensitive areas like nostrils, ears, lips, or genitals. Avoid dressing the infected areas after applying Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride unless the doctor advised you to do so. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride. Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride is not approved for use in children below 12 years of age.
Uses of Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride
Medicinal Benefits
Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride is used to treat fungal skin infections, such as eczema, psoriasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, dermatitis, and tinea versicolor. Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride contains Mometasone furoate and Terbinafine hydrochloride. Mometasone furoate is a corticosteroid and blocks prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. It effectively treats inflammation and itchiness caused by eczema and psoriasis. Terbinafine hydrochloride is an antifungal drug that treats fungal infections by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane (a compound present in the fungi to maintain cell integrity) and thus resulting in fungal cell death.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride
- Skin peeling
- Itching
- Irritation
- Dryness
- Redness
- Burning sensation
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Fungal infection: A fungal infection (also called mycosis) is a skin disease caused by a fungus when it invades the tissue.
Athlete's foot: It is a fungal infection between the toes due to sweating.
Jock itch: It is a fungal infection in the skin of the genitals, inner thighs, and buttocks.
Eczema: It is a condition in which skin patches become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough.
Psoriasis: It is a skin disorder in which skin cells multiply and form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales.
Tinea versicolor: It is a fungal infection that causes lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs.
FAQs
Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride consists of Mometasone furoate and Terbinafine hydrochloride. Mometasone furoate works by blocking prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. Terbinafine hydrochloride interferes with fungi growth leading to fungal cell death.
Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not put a bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride unless the doctor advised. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Do not apply Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride on open wounds, lesions and blisters.
Please consult your doctor before using Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride if you have other viral skin infections, diaper rash, diabetes, poor blood circulation, immune system problems, Cushing's disease (high cortisol levels), cataract and glaucoma, heart, liver, and kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride or any of its components.
Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride consists of corticosteroid (Mometasone) that can cause a rise in blood sugar levels by suppressing insulin secretion. Hence it is advised to consult your doctor before starting Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride if you are diabetic.
Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride is not recommended to use for diaper rash, since it contains a corticosteroid, Mometasone furoate. Your baby's paediatrician may suggest other medications for the treatment of diaper rash.
Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride, when used for longer periods, can cause thinning and weakening of the skin. Please stop using Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride and immediately consult your doctor if you notice these symptoms.
Please do not stop using Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride on your own even if the symptoms are relieved until the full course advised by the doctor is finished.
