Mometasone Furoate Coupons & Prices

A mometasone furoate coupon from Rx.com can lower what you pay at the pharmacy counter for this prescription corticosteroid, which comes as a topical cream, ointment, lotion or solution, a nasal spray, and an inhaler for asthma. Generic availability depends on the form: the topical forms and the prescription nasal spray are available as generics, while the Asmanex inhalers and Dulera are brand-only. Cash prices still vary widely from one pharmacy to the next, and the formulation you are filling matters. Rx.com compares prices at more than 60,000 pharmacies, so enter your ZIP above to see today's price near you and bring the free coupon with you when you fill it.

What is mometasone furoate and how does it work?

Mometasone furoate is a corticosteroid, a synthetic glucocorticoid that calms inflammation in the tissue it is applied to. It is sold in several different forms, and each form has its own FDA-approved uses:

• Topical cream, ointment, lotion or solution 0.1% (brand Elocon) relieves the inflammation and itching of corticosteroid-responsive skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and contact dermatitis. The cream and ointment are labeled for patients 2 years and older; the topical solution is labeled for patients 12 years and older.
• Nasal spray 50 mcg is, in the U.S. today, a generic prescription product. Its label covers prophylaxis of nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older, and treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in adult patients 18 years of age and older. The brand Nasonex is no longer sold as a prescription here; it switched to over-the-counter status in 2022 and is now marketed as Nasonex 24HR Allergy.
• Inhaled (Asmanex Twisthaler and Asmanex HFA) is a maintenance, preventive treatment for asthma. It is not a rescue inhaler and does not treat a sudden asthma attack.

Mometasone is also part of combination products, including Dulera (mometasone with formoterol) for asthma and Ryaltris (mometasone with olopatadine) for allergic rhinitis, and Sinuva, a mometasone-eluting sinus implant for nasal polyps. It is not a controlled substance.

Mometasone furoate coupon: what it costs without insurance

Whether a generic exists depends on which form you are filling. The topical cream, ointment, lotion and solution are available as generics, and the prescription nasal spray is now dispensed as generic mometasone furoate. The Asmanex Twisthaler, Asmanex HFA and Dulera inhalers have no FDA-approved generic and are brand-only. Either way, cash prices are not uniform. Two pharmacies a few blocks apart can charge noticeably different amounts for the same tube or the same spray bottle, because each sets its own cash price. The form and the amount you are filling also change the price: a topical tube, a nasal spray bottle and an inhaler are priced very differently from each other.

That variation is the whole reason comparing is worth a minute of your time. Rx.com checks prices at more than 60,000 U.S. pharmacies and shows you the free coupon price at each one, so you can pick the lowest nearby rather than assume your usual pharmacy is cheapest. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price for your exact strength and quantity. Manufacturer savings cards apply only to brand products, so there is nothing of that kind for the generic topical forms or the generic nasal spray. If you are prescribed a brand-only inhaler such as Asmanex or Dulera, check the manufacturer's official website for any current offers, since terms and eligibility vary. If you have insurance, it is always worth comparing your copay against the cash coupon price, since the coupon is sometimes lower.

Alternatives and related corticosteroids

Mometasone belongs to a large corticosteroid family, and which one is right depends entirely on what is being treated and where. For nasal allergy symptoms, other intranasal steroids include fluticasone propionate (including Flonase) and budesonide, which is also used as an inhaled asthma controller. Mometasone's own branded versions include Elocon for the skin, Asmanex Twisthaler for asthma, and Dulera in combination with formoterol.

For skin conditions, topical steroids are grouped by potency classes, from Class I (super-high) down to Class VII (lowest). Mometasone furoate 0.1% cream and lotion are medium potency (Class IV), and the 0.1% ointment sits a step higher in the upper-mid range (Class III). That puts mometasone stronger than over-the-counter hydrocortisone and broadly comparable to triamcinolone acetonide, but below the high-potency options. Do not switch between these on your own. Potency, the vehicle, the body area being treated, and how long you use it all matter, and your prescriber picks the strength deliberately. If cost is the reason you are considering a change, ask whether a lower-cost alternative is appropriate for your situation, and compare prices here first.

Safety information to know

Mometasone furoate does not carry a boxed warning. It does carry the risks common to corticosteroids: with high doses, large treatment areas, tight coverings, or long-term use, enough medicine can be absorbed to suppress your body's own cortisol production (HPA-axis suppression), and in rarer cases cause Cushing's syndrome, high blood sugar, or sugar in the urine. Children absorb proportionally more and may have slowed growth or delayed weight gain, so a child's growth should be monitored. All forms can increase your chance of infection and may hide the signs of one, and people switching from oral steroids need close supervision.

Side effects depend on the form. The topical forms can cause burning, stinging, itching, thinning skin, stretch marks, visible small blood vessels, folliculitis, acne-like breakouts or rash around the mouth; avoid the face, groin and underarms and avoid covering the area unless your provider tells you to, and do not use it under tight diapers or plastic pants. The nasal spray can cause nosebleeds, nasal sores, rarely a hole in the nasal septum, and rarely a yeast (Candida) infection in the nose or throat; it should be avoided after nasal surgery or injury until healed. The inhaled forms are not for a sudden asthma attack or status asthmaticus, so keep your rescue inhaler with you; rinse your mouth after each use to reduce thrush, and long-term use carries a risk of lower bone density, glaucoma and cataracts. This is general information, not medical advice. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your own situation and read the label that comes with your prescription.