Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Mometasone Topical is used in cats for Eosinophilic plaque (localized). Routes documented in cats: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mometasone Topical in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Elocon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Apply to lesion with gloves | Apply thin layer q24h | 2-3 weeks; short courses | Eosinophilic plaque (localized) | Weak | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1443 (2026-08-01). |
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Synthetic corticosteroid with high glucocorticoid receptor affinity. Inhibits inflammatory cell migration, capillary dilation, and edema formation. Less systemic absorption than many potent steroids.
Once-daily application usually sufficient. Lower HPA axis suppression than equivalent-potency steroids. Avoid prolonged use. Skin atrophy possible.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Mometasone Topical dose range in cats, with cited source references: Topical Apply to lesion with gloves Apply thin layer q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Mometasone Topical in cats: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Mometasone Topical in cats include: 2-3 weeks; short courses. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Mometasone Topical is indicated in cats for: Eosinophilic plaque (localized).
These are general warnings for Mometasone Topical across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Once-daily application usually sufficient. Lower HPA axis suppression than equivalent-potency steroids. Avoid prolonged use. Skin atrophy possible.
Why a species-specific page? Mometasone Topical pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.