mometasone topical
| Per policy, orders for these non-formulary agents will be changed to formulary equivalents. | |
|---|---|
| Non-Formulary Agent | Formulary Equivalent |
| mometasone (Elocon) 0.1% cream daily | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream BID |
| mometasone (Elocon) 0.1% lotion daily | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% lotion BID |
| mometasone (Elocon) 0.1% ointment daily | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% ointment BID |
| Pediatric Pharmacy Association 2025 KIDs List of Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics | |
|---|---|
| Medication: | mometasone furoate (Elocon) |
| Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics (KIDs) List: Second Edition (Table 1) | |
| Drug | corticosteroids, topical (medium potency) |
| Risk/Rationale | Cushing syndrome, adrenal suppression |
| Recommendation | Avoid in younger than 2 yr for diaper dermatitis |
| Quality of evidence: Low, Strength of Recommendation: Strong | |