Mometasone + Fusidic Acid Cream - Metasone F Cream 10gm

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Mometasone + Fusidic Acid may cause delayed weight gain and slowed growth in children on whom it is used topically. Therefore, you must talk to a doctor before using Mometasone + Fusidic Acid on children. 

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Mometasone + Fusidic Acid is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic (used to relieve itching) and vasoconstrictive (narrowing of the blood vessels) activity. It is effective for the treatment of asthma. It is also used topically for the management of skin disorders like psoriasis (red scaly patches on some areas of the body) and eczema (dry and itchy skin with red and scaly patches). It is generally available as a furoate salt.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Mometasone + Fusidic Acid should start showing effects in 2 weeks time. It is safe to be used for as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Do not use excessive amount or for a prolonged period of time. Always speak to your doctor before discontinuing Mometasone + Fusidic Acid or when you intend to use it for more days. 

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Mometasone + Fusidic Acid should not be applied to children under the age of 2 years as the safety and efficacy have not been established yet in this age group.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Mometasone + Fusidic Acid can be used for the treatment of brown patches on the skin or melasma, however, it is not used alone. It is always used in combination with hydroquinone, isotretinoin and sometimes glycolic acid. Melasma is a common skin condition. It is usually manifested as brown to gray-brown patches on the forehead, bridge of the nose, cheeks, upper lip, and chin. It can also invade forearms and neck. Alongside topical treatment, protection from Sun is also suggested as a treatment.