Mometasone Ointment and Ozurdex

• Generic Name: mometasone topical
• Dosage Forms: ointment
• Other Brand Names: Elocon

Mometasone is a topical steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

Mometasone topical (for the skin) is used to treat the symptoms of certain skin conditions, such as pain, redness, warmth, swelling, or itching.

Mometasone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: dexamethasone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: intravitreal implant
• Other Brand Names: Ozurdex, Dextenza, Dexycu, Maxidex

Ozurdex implants contain dexamethasone, a corticosteroid used to treat inflammation. Intraocular dexamethasone is injected into the eye.

Ozurdex is a dissolving implant that is injected into the eye by a healthcare professional to treat swelling that may occur when there is a blockage of certain blood vessels in your eyes.

Ozurdex is also used to treat posterior uveitis (inflammation that affects the back part of the eye).