Synthetic corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory and antipruritic activity; inhibits release of inflammatory mediators including prostaglandins and leukotrienes through glucocorticoid receptor activation
At a glance
Class
Topical corticosteroid (medium-high potency)
Storage
Below 25°C, do not freeze
Dosing
Inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses, atopic dermatitis
Duration: 7–14 days; short-term use preferred
Inflammatory dermatoses
Duration: 7–14 days; short-term use preferred
Educational reference only
This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before administering any medication to your pet.
Find a vet near you →Safety
Absolute contraindications — do not use
Viral, fungal, or bacterial skin infections (untreated)
May worsen infection by suppressing immune response
Adverse effects
Common
Skin atrophy
Local irritation
Hair loss at application site
Serious
Systemic absorption with prolonged use (PU/PD, iatrogenic Cushing's)
Secondary skin infections
Skin condition improvementSigns of skin atrophySigns of systemic corticosteroid effects
Educational reference only
This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before administering any medication to your pet.
Find a vet near you →Interactions
No documented interactions.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
›What is Mometasone Furoate?
Mometasone Furoate is a topical corticosteroid (medium-high potency) used in pets. Synthetic corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory and antipruritic activity; inhibits release of inflammatory mediators including prostaglandins and leukotrienes through glucocorticoid receptor activation
›What is Mometasone Furoate used for in pets?
Mometasone Furoate is used in veterinary medicine for: Inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses, atopic dermatitis; Inflammatory dermatoses.
›What is the Mometasone Furoate dose for dogs?
For dogs, Mometasone Furoate is typically dosed as follows — Inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses, atopic dermatitis: 0 topical topical SID to BID. Always consult your veterinarian for a dose tailored to your pet's weight, age, and condition.
›What is the Mometasone Furoate dose for cats?
For cats, Mometasone Furoate is typically dosed as follows — Inflammatory dermatoses: 0 topical topical SID. Always consult your veterinarian for a dose tailored to your pet's weight, age, and condition.
›What are the side effects of Mometasone Furoate?
Common: Skin atrophy, Local irritation, Hair loss at application site. Serious (call your vet immediately): Systemic absorption with prolonged use (PU/PD, iatrogenic Cushing's), Secondary skin infections.
›Does Mometasone Furoate need a prescription?
Yes. Mometasone Furoate is a prescription medication and should only be administered under veterinary supervision.
›When should Mometasone Furoate not be used?
Do not use Mometasone Furoate if: Viral, fungal, or bacterial skin infections (untreated).
Educational reference only
This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before administering any medication to your pet.
Find a vet near you →References
References
The PetCare.AI drug reference is built from 13 authoritative sources cited across 580 drug monographs.
Textbooks & handbooks — 5
- Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook
- Withrow & MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology
- Merck Veterinary Manual
- NRC Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Riviere & Papich)
Clinical guidelines & consensus — 4
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Guidelines
- AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines
- ASPCA Poison Control Guidelines
- RECOVER CPR Guidelines
Journals & peer-reviewed studies — 2
- EPIC Study (J Vet Intern Med 2016)
- JVIM FAT CAT Study
Regulatory & approvals — 1
- CDSCO Veterinary Drug Approval Registry (1969–2026)
Databases — 1
- Washington State University VCPL MDR1 Database