Nasonex |
Mometasone furoate (also referred to as Mometasone) is a moderately potent glucocorticoid
steroid used in the treatment of inflammatory skin disorders (such as
eczema and psoriasis), allergic rhinitis (such as hay fever), and asthma for patients
unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids. In terms of steroid strength,
it is more potent than hydrocortisone, and less potent than dexamethasone. Schering-Plough markets the medication under the following brand names; Elocon (Elocom) as a cream or ointment for skin conditions, Nasonex as a nasal spray for upper respiratory conditions, Asmanex Twisthaler as a dry powder inhaler (DPI) for lower respiratory conditions. Nasonex is known in the U.S. for a series of television ads featuring an animated bee which is voiced by the Spanish actor Antonio Banderas. |