A healthcare provider may prescribe
mometasone furoate cream (
Elocon®) to adults or children who have certain skin conditions. But what is mometasone furoate cream and how does it work?
This prescription drug is approved for treating several skin problems, including:
Mometasone furoate cream is a type of steroid and works to treat these and other skin problems by reducing inflammation and suppressing an overactive immune system. The cream is applied to the affected areas of the skin once daily.
(Click Mometasone Furoate Cream for a complete overview of what this drug is prescribed for and what you need to know before using it. This Web selection also discusses dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and some general safety precautions to keep in mind.)
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