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Momate Cream is used to reduce inflammation, itchiness and redness caused by certain skin problems like dermatitis or psoriasis. It contains Mometasone furoate, which inhibits the release of certain inflammatory substances in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as inflamed hair follicles, acne, thinning of the skin, stinging, tingling or burning sensations. It is for external use only.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Momate Cream

Momate Cream is a topical medication used to treat a variety of inflammatory skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. It works by reducing the redness, swelling, and intense itching associated with these conditions. Momate Cream helps calm irritated skin, allowing it to heal and recover.

To achieve the best results, apply Momate Cream consistently and exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is typically applied to the affected areas of clean, dry skin on a schedule set by your healthcare provider. Since this is a topical cream, food intake does not affect how it works. Additionally, using gentle, fragrance-free skin cleansers and wearing soft, loose-fitting cotton clothing can significantly support your skin's healing process.

Most people tolerate this medication well, but you may experience mild, temporary skin burning, dryness, or stinging where it is applied. If you develop severe skin thinning, skin color changes, or signs of an infection such as pus or painful swelling, you must consult your doctor immediately. Do not ignore these serious symptoms, as they require professional medical attention.

Before using Momate Cream, talk to your doctor if you have diabetes, skin thinning, or an active infection. Do not use this if you have untreated skin infections caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi, as the medicine can make these infections worse. It is also not suitable for individuals who have had an allergic reaction to similar steroid medications.

While this topical medicine has low absorption into the body, using other steroid creams concurrently can increase the risk of side effects. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for an elderly relative, consult your healthcare provider to discuss whether this treatment is safe and appropriate for your specific situation.

Uses of Momate Cream

Momate Cream is used in the treatment of swelling, redness, and itching due to Eczema, psoriasis or dermatitis. The detailed uses of Momate Cream are as follows:

  • Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): Momate Cream helps reduce the red, itchy, and dry skin patches caused by eczema by calming localized inflammation.
  • Psoriasis: Momate Cream helps reduce the inflammation, redness, itching, and swelling associated with psoriasis. As the inflammation settles, excessive skin scaling and rapid skin cell turnover also improve over time.
  • Allergic Dermatitis: Momate Cream relieves the swelling, redness, and intense itching triggered by skin contact with allergens or irritants.

Key Benefits

Momate Cream helps relieve inflammation and itching associated with various inflammatory skin conditions, improving skin comfort and supporting healing. By reducing redness and irritation, it helps restore healthier-looking skin and improves overall quality of life.
Benefits may include:

  • Helps relieve itching, redness, and skin irritation.
  • Reduces inflammation and swelling in affected skin areas.
  • Helps improve dry, rough, and scaly skin associated with inflammatory skin conditions.
  • Supports faster healing of inflamed skin.
  • Helps reduce scratching, which may lower the risk of further skin damage.
  • Promotes healthier skin and improves overall skin comfort.
     
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  • Consult a dermatologist to know why the skin was depigmenting and hence get proper therapy.
  • Your doctor may recommend light therapy, such as narrowband UVB phototherapy, to stimulate melanin production.
  • Use SPF 30 sun protection and protective clothing to prevent the skin from getting damaged by the sun.
  • Apply moisture to your skin regularly to maintain its hydration and health.
  • Avoid harsh skin products that can worsen depigmentation.
  • Use a serum or take supplements of vitamin C to promote healthiness in the skin and build up collagen.
  • Wash your face in the morning and evening with a mild cleanser to take off dirt and sebum.
  • To limit oil contact, try not to touch your face as much particularly your chin, nose, and forehead.
  • Moisturize with a light oil-free lotion that nourishes the skin while allowing the pores to breathe.
  • Throughout the day, get rid of excess oil by using oil blotting paper.
  • To get rid of dead skin cells and unclog pores, exfoliate once or twice a week with a mild exfoliator.
  • Eat foods rich in Omega-3, like salmon, tuna, and walnuts, to boost collagen and skin firmness.
  • Eat foods rich in vitamins C (lemon, orange) and E (almond, avocado) to protect skin cells from damage.
  • Consume plant and animal proteins for skin repair.
  • Drink lots of fluid or water for healthy skin.
  • Exercise regularly to improve muscle tone and skin elasticity.
  • Limit sun exposure and use sunscreen to protect skin against sun damage and preserve its elasticity.
  • Use hydrating moisturizers and retinoid-based products to improve skin suppleness and promote collagen production.
  • Mild hair follicle inflammation often heals on its own without needing treatment.
  • You can apply a warm saltwater or vinegar solution to the affected area with a washcloth, or use over-the-counter antibiotics, oatmeal lotion, or hydrocortisone cream for relief.
  • Avoid making the affected area worse by not shaving, scratching, or wearing tight clothes.
  • Apply a warm compress to the area 3-4 times a day for 15-20 minutes to help speed up healing.
  • Do not scratch, squeeze, or pop any bumps, as this may lead to infection or other problems.
  • If self-care methods fail, consult a doctor for further treatment and advice.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Check the label for directions before use. Apply Momate Cream as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area.
  • Wash your hands before and after using Momate Cream unless the treatment is for hands.

How Momate Cream Works

Momate Cream belongs to a class of medicines called topical corticosteroids (a type of medicine similar to natural hormones made by your body that help reduce inflammation). It works by attaching to special receptors inside your skin cells, which reduces the production of inflammatory substances (such as prostaglandins and cytokines) that cause redness, swelling, and itching. It also calms your skin's overactive defence response, helping irritated skin heal more comfortably.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of Momate Cream with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Limited data is available on the effect of Momate Cream in pregnancy. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before using Momate Cream.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Limited data is available on the effect of Momate Cream in breastfeeding. Hence, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before using Momate Cream.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Momate Cream usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Momate Cream in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Momate Cream in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Momate Cream is not recommended for children below two years of age.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Momate Cream. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Momate Cream in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Momate Cream

If you accidentally swallow the medicine or apply far more than prescribed over a large area for an extended period, seek immediate medical attention or contact a poison control center.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Moisturize your skin regularly: Apply a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer within a few minutes after bathing to help lock in moisture and protect your skin barrier.
  • Bathe with lukewarm water: Take lukewarm showers or baths instead of hot ones, as hot water can dry out your skin and worsen itching.
  • Wear soft, breathable clothing: Choose loose-fitting cotton clothing to help reduce friction and minimize irritation of treated skin.
  • Avoid skin irritants: Identify and stay away from personal triggers such as harsh soaps, scented detergents, synthetic fabrics, or extreme temperature changes that may worsen your symptoms.
  • Avoid scratching the skin: Do not scratch the treated areas, as this can damage the skin, delay healing, and increase the risk of scarring or infection.
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Momate Cream to start to work: Momate Cream ideally shows its action within few hours after application.
  • The time for which the effects of Momate Cream last: The duration of action for Momate Cream is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Momate Cream

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Storage

• products should be stored at room temperature and protected from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. • Ensure the medicine is stored safely out of reach of children

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect the medicine before use: Check the expiration date before using Momate Cream and do not use the product if it has expired.
  • Avoid contact with sensitive areas: Keep the medicine away from the eyes, nose, and mouth. If accidental contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water.
  • Avoid use on certain body areas unless advised: Do not apply Momate Cream to the face, groin, or underarms unless specifically instructed by your doctor, as these areas absorb the medicine more easily.
  • Monitor your skin condition: Contact your doctor if you notice increased redness, warmth, swelling, fluid discharge, or other signs that your skin infection or condition is worsening.
  • Use only for the prescribed duration: Momate Cream is a medium-to-high potency topical corticosteroid. Use it exactly as prescribed and avoid prolonged use, as long-term treatment may cause skin thinning or hormone-related side effects.
  • Avoid using other steroid products without medical advice: Do not apply other topical corticosteroids at the same time unless your doctor recommends it.
  • Use with caution in children: Children may absorb larger amounts of topical steroids through their skin and are at greater risk of side effects. Use Momate Cream in children only when prescribed by a doctor and for the shortest duration recommended.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Other topical corticosteroid medicines: Using these alongside Momate Cream may increase the risk of skin thinning, steroid-related side effects, and reduced natural hormone production. Inform your doctor about all skin products you are using before starting treatment.
No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Drug-Food Interactions

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No clinically significant food interactions are known with Momate Cream when used as directed.

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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No

Therapeutic Class

[CORTICOSTEROIDS]

FAQs

Momate Cream is used to treat swelling, redness, and itching due to psoriasis or dermatitis.
Momate Cream contains Mometasone furoate, a potent corticosteroid that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibiting the release of certain inflammatory substances in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Such substances are released normally when the skin reacts to any allergens.
No, Momate Cream is not used to treat diaper rash. It makes mometasone furoate pass through the skin easily and causes unwanted effects. Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding the use of Momate Cream for children.
You are recommended to use Momate Cream on the face only if advised by your doctor and not for more than five days, as facial skin thins easily. Avoid the use of plaster or bandages on the treated areas of the face.
The safety of using Momate Cream during pregnancy is not fully established. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you should only use Momate Cream if your doctor decides the benefits outweigh the potential risks. Inform your doctor.
Skin thinning is a potential side effect of long-term use. If you notice your skin becoming thin, fragile, or developing stretch marks, stop applying the medicine and contact your doctor immediately.
Yes, but you should wait at least 10 to 15 minutes after applying Momate Cream before putting on a moisturizer. This allows the medication to absorb fully into your skin first.
No, Momate Cream is not an antibiotic. It is a topical corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation, redness, and itching. It will not treat bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infections.
If you have been using Momate Cream for a long period, stopping it suddenly can sometimes cause your skin symptoms to return or flare up. Your doctor may advise gradually reducing the frequency of use before stopping completely.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
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