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Mometasone furoate is used in the treatment of inflammatory skin disorders (such as eczema and psoriasis), allergic rhinitis (such as hay fever), asthma for patients unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids, and penile phimosis.ometasone furoate is used in the treatment of inflammatory skin disorders (such as eczema and psoriasis), allergic rhinitis (such as hay fever), asthma for patients unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids, and penile phimosis.
In animal studies involving mometasone (the active ingredient in Nasonex) and pregnancy, the drug increased the risk of birth defects, low fetal weight, and slow bone development. NasonexÂ® (mometasone nasal spray) is a prescription medication approved to treat nasal polyps and nasal allergies.