Alternatives to mometasone
2 same-class SPL records vs mometasone - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Asmanex
About mometasone
Mometasone cream is a medicine that reduces skin inflammation and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids.
Used for: This cream treats skin problems that cause inflammation and itching. It can be used for skin conditions that respond to corticosteroids. It is for use on people 2 years and older.
2 Inhaled Corticosteroid peers (wide set)
beclomethasone
RxQvar
Qvar Redihaler is used to treat asthma and prevent asthma attacks in adults and children 4 years and older. It is a long-term control medicine, meaning you must use it regularly to see the benefits. It will not help relieve sudden asthma symptoms.
ciclesonide
RxAlvesco
Omnaris Nasal Spray treats nasal symptoms from seasonal allergies in adults and kids 6 years and older. It also treats year-round allergy symptoms in adults and teens 12 years and older. It helps relieve stuffy nose, runny nose, and sneezing.
mometasone vs beclomethasone & ciclesonide · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Asthma" shows the widest count spread between mometasone and beclomethasone, ciclesonide in this extract (4,158-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | mometasone | beclomethasone | ciclesonide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyspnoea | 1,730 | - | 4,479 |
| Asthma | 1,553 | - | 5,711 |
| Headache | 1,393 | - | 980 |
| Cough | 1,178 | - | 2,483 |
| Fatigue | 1,098 | - | 1,251 |
| Wheezing | 966 | - | 3,589 |
| Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease | 965 | - | - |
| Pruritus | 905 | - | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
mometasone peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 2 Rx SPL records in this peer set (2 total). Class inventory for Inhaled Corticosteroid: 3 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside mometasone? ▼
Reading a wide Inhaled Corticosteroid peer set (2 records)
mometasone (Asmanex) sits in a wide Inhaled Corticosteroid peer set (2 of 2 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for mometasone: This cream treats skin problems that cause inflammation and itching.
Top FAERS reaction fields for mometasone total 11,498 reports across 10 reactions, set beside beclomethasone, ciclesonide. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for mometasone: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Asmanex SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.