This article describes in detail the instructions and indications for the use of cream, ointment, Momata spray, its price, analogues and reviews about it. Separately, we will tell you whether hormone is hormone or not.
Features of the drug
Momat is a medicinal hormone from the pharmacotherapeutic group of glucocorticosteroids, intended for external application in skin diseases. Significantly alleviates the symptoms and corrects the skin condition in the direction of noticeable improvement. It is allowed to treat patients from 2 years of age.
Dosage forms and prices
- In pharmacies Momat comes in two forms: a cream with a light consistency of 0.1% or more oily ointment 0.1% for topical topical application.
- The drug is released in tubes of aluminum, containing 5 and 15 grams of white remedy. The nozzle on the tube is sealed with a medical foil, which is pierced with a point in the lid.
- The manufacturer of Momata is the Indian company Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
In the pharmacy network of the Russian Federation, the cost of the ointment varies between 220 and 275 rubles, cream from 175 to 270 rubles.
Composition of Momata
- The active substance in both treatment forms is mometasone furoate, the amount of which in 100 grams of the drug is 0.1 grams( 0.1%).
- Additional components : white beeswax, water, soft white paraffin, propylene glycol( as a carrier, solvent) and propylene glycol monostearate;stabilizer and emulsifier - cetomacrogol;stearyl alcohol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate as preservatives.
Pharmacological action
Pharmacodynamics
The therapeutic effect of the Momat is due to its basis - the active substance mometasone. It is a synthetically produced glucocorticosteroid that activates the work of protein complexes that suppress lipocortins, the substance regulating the production of mediators of inflammatory processes. As a result, the progression of inflammation is prevented, the condition of the epidermis and deeper layers improves.
Due to this action, the Momat is able to:
- relieve itching and burning on the affected area;
- significantly reduce swelling and inflammation;
- to reduce the formation of exudate in diseases with the formation of wetness.
Additional substances - propylene glycol and beeswax increase the medicinal properties of the drug. Propylene glycol has a bactericidal action, natural wax promotes the healing and regenerative processes, softening and nourishing the skin.
Pharmacokinetics
- Studies confirm that the absorption of mometasone into the blood is extremely low.
- It was found that 8 hours after a single application of the preparation on the skin without damage( and without the use of a hermetically sealed dressing), the presence of the active ingredient in the amount of 0.4% of the single dose, if a cream was used, and 0.7% - when applying ointment.
- Mometasone undergoes active treatment in the liver and in very small volumes is removed from the bile, the bulk of its metabolite products are excreted along with the urine.
Indications
Momat used for inflammation, itching, puffiness and wetness, arising against the background of the following skin pathologies:
- psoriasis;
- dermatoses, sensitive to treatment with glucocorticosteroids( hormonal agents), including contact, atopic, seborrheic dermatitis;
- in addition, the ointment is used to relieve symptoms in allergic, seasonal and chronic rhinitis.
In contrast to ointments deeper penetrating into the dermis, the cream lasts for a long time in the upper layer of the epidermis, it is very weakly absorbed into the bloodstream and therefore has less systemic( general) effect on the body.
Instruction for use
- Momat is used in the treatment of patients from the age of 2 years.
- The agent is applied to the affected areas once a day with a thin layer without rubbing.
- The duration of therapy is determined by a dermatologist, based on the effectiveness of the medication for an individual patient, taking into account the age of the patient, the tolerability of the medication, the severity of the unwanted manifestations.
Pregnant and lactating women
- Safety The maternity health for pregnant and lactating women has not been investigated. It is known that glucocorticosteroids penetrate the placenta into the fetal blood. Since the drug is absorbed( absorbed) and enters the blood in a very small amount, then with a single or rare application of its negative impact on the child is almost impossible.
- However, to ensure the harmlessness of the drug for the fetus and the baby, its use by the mother in high doses and for a long time is excluded.
- Since the hormonal substances enter the female milk, if the use of the drug is necessary for a long time and in significant doses, the feeding is stopped. The use of the product on the skin in the area of the mammary glands is absolutely ruled out when the baby is fed with human milk - in order to avoid getting the medicine into the baby's mouth.
Children
- The medication is allowed to be used only from 2 years.
- Studies on the safety and effectiveness of Momata in treating children for more than six weeks have not been conducted.
Prolonged therapy Momatom can cause disruption of development and growth processes, so pediatricians recommend using the minimum amount of funds necessary to achieve a therapeutic result for the child.
Contraindications
Contraindications when using cream and ointment:
- is a particular intolerance to the active substance and any auxiliary components of the drug;
- kids under 2 years;
- tuberculosis, syphilis
- rosacea( acne rosacea), dermatitis around the mouth( perioral);
- period of pregnancy and breastfeeding( large doses in large areas, long time);
- bacterial, fungal, viral infections, including herpes simplex, shingles, chicken pox;
- skin reactions that occur after the introduction of vaccines.
Caution during treatment is required:
- when using Momata on the face and in areas of skin folds;
- with application of funds for occlusive( hermetic) bandages;
- for the treatment of extensive lesions and long-term treatment( especially in young patients).
Side effects of
Rare, but possibly the appearance of unwanted symptoms, including:
- Allergic reactions in the form of burning, redness, dryness, itching, irritation.
- With long-term therapy: manifestations of dermatitis, acne, hypopigmentation( bleaching), hypertrichosis( excessive hair loss), skin atrophy, development of folliculitis.
- Signs of defeat of endocrine organs: insufficiency of adrenal function, Cushing's syndrome( especially if the medicine is used on a large area of damage or imposed under a water and airtight bandage).
Such cases require interruption of Momat therapy.
Special instructions
- It should be borne in mind that local hormonal agents, including mometasone, are able to change or disguise the symptoms of skin pathologies, complicating the diagnosis.
- A sharp interruption of long-term treatment can trigger the emergence of a "rebound syndrome", which manifests as signs of dermatitis in the form of flushing and burning. Therefore, to stop the use of the drug should be gradually, first moving to an intermittent scheme of using the means until it is completely canceled.
- Eye protection should be avoided in order to prevent the development of allergic conjunctivitis.
Reviews
In the overwhelming majority, patients and doctors respond positively to the therapeutic effect of Momata. Itching, puffiness, drying wetness. Children older than 2 years also tolerate the drug well.
Since the active substance is almost not absorbed into the blood, while observing the rules of application, adverse reactions during treatment are rarely noted.
In rare cases, there is an allergy to the drug.
Analogues
There are no analogues of this drug in all respects.but there are similar in the curative effect:
- Elokom,
- Advantan,
- Asmaneks,
- Uniderm,
- Mometasone.