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Mometasone Furoate

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Overview

Brand name
Mometasone Furoate
Generic name
Mometasone Furoate
Dosage form
Solution
Route
Topical
Marketing category
ANDA · ANDA
Labeler
Bryant Ranch Prepack
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
1
NDC product codes
4
Packages
5
Data completeness
76% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Mometasone Furoate 1 mg/mL 1536142 View

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Solution
Route of administration
Topical
Presentations
9

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists [MoA] MoA All 215 members
Corticosteroid [EPC] EPC All 215 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
077180
Application type
ANDA · Abbreviated New Drug Application
Approval date
April 6, 2005
Sponsor
PADAGIS ISRAEL
Products on application
1
Submissions recorded
3
Products approved under application 077180.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
077180-001 MOMETASONE FUROATE LOTION MOMETASONE FUROATE Prescription AB RS

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
AB
Reference Listed Drug
No
Reference Standard
Yes

What this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 077180.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 9 Labeling Approved October 8, 2019 Standard
Supplement 4 Labeling Approved July 27, 2015 Standard
Original application 1 Approved April 6, 2005 —

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20230816). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20230816 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20230718 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20230421

Recent Major Changes

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Warnings and Precautions Ophthalmic Adverse Reactions (5.2) 05/2018

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution 0.1% is a corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in patients 12 years of age or older. Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution 0.1% is a corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in patients ≥ 12 years of age.

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply a few drops of Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution 0.1% to the affected skin areas once daily and massage lightly until it disappears. Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ]. Do not use Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution, 0.1% with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician. Do not apply Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution, 0.1% in the diaper area if the patient requires diapers or plastic pants, as these garments constitute occlusive dressing. Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution 0.1% is for topical use only. It is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Avoid use on the face, groin, or axillae. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands after each application. • Apply a few drops to the affected skin areas once daily and massage lightly until it disappears. (2) • Discontinue therapy when control is achieved. (2) • If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassess diagnosis. (2) • Do not use with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician. (2)

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Solution, 0.1%. Each gram of Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution USP, 0.1% contains 1 mg of mometasone furoate in a colorless, clear to translucent solution base. • Solution, 0.1%. (3)

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution, 0.1% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components in the preparation. • Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution, 0.1% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components in the preparation. (4)

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Reversible HPA axis suppression with the potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency after withdrawal of treatment, Cushing’s syndrome, and hyperglycemia may occur due to systemic absorption. Patients applying a topical steroid to a large surface area or to areas under occlusion should be evaluated periodically for evidence of HPA axis suppression. Modify use should HPA axis suppression develop. (5.1, 8.4) • Pediatric patients may be more susceptible to systemic toxicity. (5.1, 8.4) • May increase the risk of cataracts and glaucoma. If visual symptoms occur, consider referral to an ophthalmologist. (5.2) 5.1 Effects on Endocrine System Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids can produce reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression with the potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency. This may occur during treatment or after withdrawal of treatment. Manifestations of Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria can also be produced in some patients by systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids while on treatment. Factors that predispose a patient using a topical corticosteroid to HPA axis suppression include the use of high potency steroids, large treatment surface areas, prolonged use, use of occlusive dressing, altered skin barrier, liver failure and young age. Because of the potential for systemic absorption, use of topical corticosteroids may require that patients be periodically evaluated for HPA axis suppression. This may be done by using the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test. In a study evaluating the effects of mometasone furoate lotion on the HPA axis, 15 mL were applied without occlusion twice daily (30 mL per day) for 7 days to 4 adult subjects with scalp and body psoriasis. At the end of treatment, the plasma cortisol levels for each of the 4 subjects remained within the normal range and changed little from baseline. If HPA axis suppression is documented, an attempt should be made to gradually withdraw the drug, to reduce the frequency of application, or to substitute a less potent corticosteroid. Recovery of HPA axis function is generally prompt upon discontinuation of topical corticosteroids. Infrequently, signs and symptoms of glucocorticosteroid insufficiency may occur, requiring supplemental systemic corticosteroids. Pediatric patients may be more susceptible to systemic toxicity from equivalent doses due to their larger skin surface to body mass ratios [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ]. 5.2 Ophthalmic Adverse Reactions Use of topical corticosteroids may increase the risk of posterior subcapsular cataracts and glaucoma. Cataracts and glaucoma have been reported in postmarketing experience with the use of topical corticosteroid products, including the topical mometasone products [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)]. Avoid contact of Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution, 0.1% with eyes. Advise patients to report any visual symptoms and consider referral to an ophthalmologist for evaluation. 5.3 Allergic Contact Dermatitis If irritation develops, Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution USP, 0.1% should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. Allergic contact dermatitis with corticosteroids is usually diagnosed by observing failure to heal rather than noting a clinical exacerbation. Such an observation should be corroborated with appropriate diagnostic patch testing. 5.4 Concomitant Skin Infections If concomitant skin infections are present or develop, an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial agent should be used. If a favorable response does not occur promptly, use of Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution USP, 0.1% should be discontinued until the infection has been adequately controlled.

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions included are acneiform reaction, burning, itching and folliculitis. (6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Padagis at 1-866-634-9120 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. In clinical trials involving 209 subjects, the incidence of adverse reactions associated with the use of mometasone furoate lotion was 3%. Reported reactions included acneiform reaction, 2; burning, 4; and itching, 1. In an irritation/sensitization study involving 156 normal subjects, the incidence of folliculitis was 3% (4 subjects). The following adverse reactions were reported to be possibly or probably related to treatment with mometasone furoate lotion during a clinical trial in 14% of 65 pediatric subjects 6 months to 2 years of age: decreased glucocorticoid levels, 4; paresthesia, 2; dry mouth,1; an unspecified endocrine disorder, 1; pruritus, 1; and an unspecified skin disorder, 1. The following signs of skin atrophy were also observed among 65 subjects treated with mometasone furoate lotion in a clinical trial: shininess, 4; telangiectasia, 2; loss of elasticity, 2; and loss of normal skin markings, 3. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience Because adverse reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Postmarketing reports for local adverse reactions to topical corticosteroids include irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria. These adverse reactions may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. Postmarketing reports for ophthalmic adverse reactions to topical corticosteroids include blurred vision, cataracts, glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure, and central serous chorioretinopathy.

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS No drug-drug interaction studies have been conducted with Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution 0.1%.

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Pregnancy Category C: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Therefore, Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution 0.1% should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic in laboratory animals when administered systemically at relatively low dosage levels. Some corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic after dermal application in laboratory animals. When administered to pregnant rats, rabbits, and mice, mometasone furoate increased fetal malformations. The doses that produced malformations also decreased fetal growth, as measured by lower fetal weights and/or delayed ossification. Mometasone furoate also caused dystocia and related complications when administered to rats during the end of pregnancy. In mice, mometasone furoate caused cleft palate at subcutaneous doses of 60 mcg/kg and above. Fetal survival was reduced at 180 mcg/kg. No toxicity was observed at 20 mcg/kg. (Doses of 20, 60, and 180 mcg/kg in the mouse are approximately 0.01, 0.02, and 0.05 times the estimated maximum clinical topical dose from mometasone furoate lotion on a mcg/m 2 basis.) In rats, mometasone furoate produced umbilical hernias at topical doses of 600 mcg/kg and above. A dose of 300 mcg/kg produced delays in ossification, but no malformations. (Doses of 300 and 600 mcg/kg in the rat are approximately 0.2 and 0.4 times the estimated maximum clinical topical dose from mometasone furoate lotion on a mcg/m 2 basis.) In rabbits, mometasone furoate caused multiple malformations (e.g., flexed front paws, gallbladder agenesis, umbilical hernia, hydrocephaly) at topical doses of 150 mcg/kg and above (approximately 0.2 times the estimated maximum clinical topical dose from mometasone furoate lotion on a mcg/m 2 basis). In an oral study, mometasone furoate increased resorptions and caused cleft palate and/or head malformations (hydrocephaly and domed head) at 700 mcg/kg. At 2800 mcg/kg most litters were aborted or resorbed. No toxicity was observed at 140 mcg/kg. (Doses at 140, 700, and 2800 mcg/kg in the rabbit are approximately 0.2, 0.9, and 3.6 times the estimated maximum clinical topical dose from mometasone furoate lotion on a mcg/m 2 basis.) When rats received subcutaneous doses of mometasone furoate throughout pregnancy or during the later stages of pregnancy, 15 mcg/kg caused prolonged and difficult labor and reduced the number of live births, birth weight, and early pup survival. Similar effects were not observed at 7.5 mcg/kg. (Doses of 7.5 and 15 mcg/kg in the rat are approximately 0.005 and 0.01 times the estimated maximum clinical topical dose from mometasone furoate lotion on a mcg/m 2 basis.) 8.3 Nursing Mothers Systemically administered corticosteroids appear in human milk and could suppress growth, interfere with endogenous corticosteroid production, or cause other untoward effects. It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution 0.1% is administered to a nursing woman. 8.4 Pediatric Use Since safety and efficacy of Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution 0.1% have not been established in pediatric patients below 12 years of age, its use in this age group is not recommended. Mometasone furoate lotion caused HPA axis suppression in approximately 29% of pediatric subjects ages 6 to 23 months, who showed normal adrenal function by Cortrosyn test before starting treatment, and were treated for approximately 3 weeks over a mean body surface area of 40% (range 16%-90%). The criteria for suppression were: basal cortisol level of ≤5 mcg/dL, 30-minute post-stimulation level of ≤18 mcg/dL, or an increase of <7 mcg/dL. Follow-up testin …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Like other topical corticosteroids, mometasone furoate has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties. The mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity of the topical steroids, in general, is unclear. However, corticosteroids are thought to act by the induction of phospholipase A 2 inhibitory proteins, collectively called lipocortins. It is postulated that these proteins control the biosynthesis of potent mediators of inflammation such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes by inhibiting the release of their common precursor arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid is released from membrane phospholipids by phospholipase A 2 .

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution USP, 0.1% contains mometasone furoate for topical use. Mometasone furoate is a synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory activity. Chemically, mometasone furoate is 9α, 21-dichloro-11β,17-dihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17-(2-furoate), with the empirical formula C 27 H 30 Cl 2 O 6 , a molecular weight of 521.4 and the following structural formula: Mometasone furoate is a white to off-white powder insoluble in water, freely soluble in acetone and in methylene chloride and sparingly soluble in heptane. Each gram of Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution USP, 0.1% contains 1 mg mometasone furoate in a colorless, clear to translucent solution base of isopropyl alcohol (40%), hexylene glycol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium phosphate monobasic anhydrous, purified water, glycerin and oleic acid. May also contain phosphoric acid used to adjust the pH to approximately 4.5. 5d8-chemical-structure

10 OVERDOSAGE Topically applied Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution 0.1% can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ].

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution USP, 0.1% is colorless, clear to translucent and supplied in 30-mL (27.5 gram) (NDC 63629-8685-1) bottles; boxes of one. Store Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution, 0.1% at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Repackaged/Relabeled by: Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc. Burbank, CA 91504

Adverse event reports

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58,485
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: MOMETASONE FUROATE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

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Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
63629-8685-1 63629-8685 Bryant Ranch Prepack 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (63629-8685-1) / 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE February 2, 2009
72162-1392-3 72162-1392 Bryant Ranch Prepack 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (72162-1392-3) / 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE August 16, 2023
72162-1392-6 72162-1392 Bryant Ranch Prepack 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (72162-1392-6) / 60 mL in 1 BOTTLE August 16, 2023
45802-118-46 45802-118 Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (45802-118-46) / 60 mL in 1 BOTTLE December 11, 2008
45802-118-59 45802-118 Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (45802-118-59) / 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE February 2, 2009
63629-8685 63629-8685 Bryant Ranch Prepack — December 11, 2008
63629-8686 63629-8686 Bryant Ranch Prepack — December 11, 2008
72162-1392 72162-1392 Bryant Ranch Prepack — December 11, 2008
45802-118 45802-118 Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd — December 11, 2008

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