Momocort Ointment 15gm

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Momocort is not indicated to be used for herpes. Momocort is used for treating skin rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Herpes is a viral infection caused by the Herpes simplex virus. Symptoms could be cold sores, blisters, ulcers, vaginal discharge, and pain while urinating. Prescription antiviral medicines for the treatment might include acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir. 

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Momocort 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. 

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, Momocort is not indicated for hemorrhoids. Please consult your doctor before using Momocort for conditions other than the recommended ones.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Momocort 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. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, Momocort cannot be used for the treatment of burns. It is used for treating rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Burns can be treated with skin cream, lotion or an ointment containing ingredients like gentamycin sulfate, fusidic acid, silver nitrate, silver sulfadiazine, mafenide acetate, etc. Please do not self-medicate with Momocort for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.