Elocon 5gm Cream Uses, Side-effects and Precautions

What Elocon is and what it is used for?

Elocon Cream is administered to relieve skin infections such as allergies, rash, psoriasis, eczema etc, by reducing swelling and redness. It is a corticosteroid of medium strength and available as a lotion, cream and ointment. On the basis of the body that is going to be treated, Elocon Cream will be advised by the doctor. 

Elocon Cream is one of a group of medicines called topical corticosteroids. It is classified as a “potent corticosteroid”. These medicines are put on the surface of the skin to reduce the redness and itchiness caused by certain skin problems. If your doctor prescribed this medication to you, you can check Elocon 5gm Cream price online.

In adults and children, Elocon Cream is used to reduce redness and itchiness caused by certain skin problems called psoriasis or dermatitis.

Psoriasis is a skin disease in which itchy, scaly, pink patches develop on the elbows, knees, scalp and other parts of the body. Dermatitis is a condition brought on by the skin reacting to outside agents e.g. detergents, causing the skin to become red and itchy.

What you need to know before you use Elocon?

Do not use Elocon if you have any of the following:

·      An allergy (hypersensitivity) to mometasone furoate, any of the other ingredients of this medicine or to other similar medicines.

·      Any other skin problems as it could make them worse especially:

·      rosacea (a skin condition affecting the face)

·      acne

·      skin atrophy (thinning of the skin)

·      dermatitis around the mouth

·      genital itching

·      nappy rash

·      cold sores

·      chickenpox

·      shingles

·      warts

·      ulcerated skin

·      wounds

·      other skin infections

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Warnings and Precautions

1.   Contact your doctor if your psoriasis gets worse or you get raised bumps filled with pus under your skin.

2.   Contact your doctor immediately if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.

3.   If your skin becomes irritated or sensitive after using Elocon, you should stop using it and tell your doctor.

4.   If you think that you have developed an infection on your skin while using Elocon, you should tell your doctor. If your doctor suggests you to take this medication, you can check Elocon 5gm Cream price online.

5.   Side effects that may happen with inhaled or oral corticosteroids may also occur with corticosteroids used on the skin, especially in infants and children.

6.   If you use more than the correct amount of cream and/or use it for longer than is recommended, it can affect the levels of certain hormones in the body, particularly in infants and children.

7.   In adults the changes in hormone levels may lead rarely to puffiness or rounding of the face, weakness, tiredness, and dizziness when standing or sitting down.

8.   Do not smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Elocon can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

A few people may find that they suffer from some of the following side effects after using Elocon:

·      allergic skin reactions

·      bacterial and secondary skin infections

·      acne

·      inflammation and/or infection of the hair follicles

·      thinning of the skin

·      red marks with associated prickly heat

·      loss of skin colour

·      burning

·      stinging

·      itching

·      tingling

·      excessive hair growth

·      softening of the skin and stretch marks

·      blurred vision.

Other side effects that may occur with topical corticosteroids are dry skin, skin irritation, dermatitis, dermatitis around the mouth, and small dilated blood vessels.

How to store Elocon

The cream should be stored below 25°C. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use Elocon after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.