Mometasone Furoato: What it is, What it is used for, How it is taken

belonging to the group of corticosteroid drugs used in the treatment of various allergic and inflammatory disorders.

Shutterstock Mometasone Furoate - Chemical Structure

It can be found in various medicines formulated as nasal sprays, inhalation powders, dermatological creams, ointments, solutions and skin emulsions.

In order to be sold, these medicines require the presentation of a specific medical prescription (generally, of a repeatable type). Some of them, however, are classified as class A drugs, therefore, their cost can be reimbursed by the National Health System (NHS); others, on the other hand, are classified as class C drugs, therefore, their cost is fully borne by the citizen.