Drug information on Topcort (Mometasone) from Cipla Limited (Xterna)

Medical Condition(s) for which Topcort may be prescribed

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•  Cream: •  Most Common: Burning, flushing, itching, redness, second infection, skin thinning and discoloration, swelling, tingling/stinging, wasting of the skin.

•  Severe allergic reactions: Rash, hives, itching, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.

•  Nasal Spray: Headache, Viral infection, inflammation of pharynx, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, painful menstruation, vomiting, sinusitis.

Adult: Topical Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses as 0.1% cream/ointment/lotion: Apply as directed by your physician.
Nasal Spray: two sprays (50 mcg of mometasone furoate in each spray) in each nostril once daily (total daily dose of 200 mcg).

Apply a small amount of Cream to the affected area once a day.

Hypersensitivity.

• Discontinue if irritation or sensitization occurs.

• Systemic absorption increases when area of application is extensive or an occlusive dressing is used.

• Caution needed during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in patients with history of diabetes, hepatic and renal diseases, myasthenia gravis, heart disease, ocular diseases, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal diseases, and history of seizure disorders.

• It requires dosage adjustments with thyroid status. Monitor growth of children.

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Use only in particular areas recommended by your healthcare provider.

Cream: Store at 2-25°C. Lotion: Store at 2-30°C. Ointment: Store at 15-30°C.

Schedule : H  Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.