Product Overview
• Mometasone furoate 0.1% w/w topical cream • Potent topical corticosteroid (class III) • For inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis • Prescription-only medicine • 15 g aluminium tube
Product Description
Zynovate 0.1% Cream contains mometasone furoate, a highly potent synthetic corticosteroid with strong anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties. Indicated for short-term treatment of steroid-responsive dermatoses including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque), allergic contact dermatitis, and other inflammatory skin conditions. The creamy base provides good hydration and is suitable for dry or weeping lesions. Offers rapid relief from redness, swelling, and itching while minimising atrophy risk compared to some other potent steroids when used correctly. Benefits • Rapid relief from itching, redness, and inflammation (often within hours) • Potent efficacy for moderate to severe inflammatory skin conditions • Once-daily application for convenience • Creamy base ideal for dry or mildly exudative lesions • Low systemic absorption in recommended doses • Suitable for body and flexural areas (short courses) How to Use • Adults and children >2 years: apply a thin layer to affected area once daily • Gently rub in until absorbed • Use for shortest duration necessary (usually not more than 7–14 days) • Reduce frequency or switch to milder steroid as condition improves • Maximum 50% body surface in adults; avoid face/groin unless directed • Do not use under occlusion unless prescribed • Taper gradually if used longer to prevent rebound • Not for infected skin unless combined with antimicrobial