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Mometasone + Salicylic Acid
INFORMATION ABOUT MOMETASONE + SALICYLIC ACID
Mometasone + Salicylic Acid Uses
Mometasone+Salicylic Acid is used in the treatment of eczema and psoriasis.
How Mometasone + Salicylic Acid works
Mometasone + Salicylic Acid is a combination of two medicines: Mometasone and Salicylic Acid which treat eczema and psoriasis. Mometasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Salicylic Acid is a keratolytic medicine which breaks down keratin clumps, removes dead skin cells and softens the skin. It also enhances the absorption of Mometasone into the skin.
Common side effects of Mometasone + Salicylic Acid
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Itching, Burning sensation, Erythema (skin redness), Scaling
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
08 Jun 2022 | 08:30 PM (UTC)
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