Elocon 5gm Cream price

What is Elocon 5mg Cream?

Elocon cream is indicated for the treatment of skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash. Mometasone decreases swelling (inflammation), itching, and redness. Mometasone is a medium-strength corticosteroid. You can check Elocon 5gm Cream price online.

Corticosteroids are medicines used for reducing inflammation.Skin inflammation may occur as a result of an allergic reaction, or irritation of the skin.

Elocon cream 5g is caused by the immune system releasing substances that make blood vessels in the skin widen. This makes the irritated area become red, swollen, itchy and painful, as is seen in dermatitis or eczema.

Elocon cream and ointment both contain the active ingredient Mometasone furoate, which is a type of medicine known as a topical corticosteroid. Mometasone ointment is also available without a brand name, i.e. as the generic medicine.

This medication is available in several forms including cream, ointment, and lotion (solution). your doctor will choose the type of product based on the skin condition/area of the body being treated.

This medication is for use only on certain areas of skin,do not use Elocon cream 5g on the face, groin, or underarms, or for diaper rash, unless directed to do so by your doctor.

How it Works?

Mometasone depresses the formation, release and activity of endogenous inflammatory chemical mediators (e.g. kinins, histamine, liposomal enzymes and prostaglandin). It inhibits the margination and subsequent cell migration to the injury site, reverses vascular dilatation and permeability, resulting in decreased access of cells to the area of injury. 

How Should I Use Elocon Cream?

Use Elocon Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Elocon 5gm Cream price is easily available online. 

• Shake well before each use.
• Apply a small amount of Elocon Cream to the affected area once a day. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. Wash your hands immediately after using Elocon Cream, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
• If you miss a dose of Elocon Cream, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Elocon Cream.

What are the Dosages of Elocon Cream?

Apply a thin film of Elocon Cream Cream to the affected skin areas once daily. Elocon Cream Cream may be used in pediatric patients 2 years of age or older. Since safety and efficacy of Elocon Cream Cream have not been established in pediatric patients below 2 years of age, use in this age group is not recommended.

Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary. Safety and efficacy of Elocon Cream Cream in pediatric patients for more than 3 weeks of use have not been established. Elocon 5gm Cream price very less at online pharmecies.

Elocon Cream Cream should not be used with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician. Elocon Cream Cream should not be applied in the diaper area if the child still requires diapers or plastic pants, as these garments may constitute occlusive dressing.

Elocon Cream Cream is for topical use only. It is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.

Avoid use on the face, groin, or axillae.

What are the Side Effects of Elocon 5mg Cream?

Report to the physician immediately if the patients are having any of these following symptoms:

Major Side Effects

You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking Elocon Cream:

Less common:

• Burning
• itching
• thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin folds together (e.g. between the fingers)
• Incidence not known:
• Dryness
• irritation
• redness and scaling around the mouth

Minor Side Effects

Some of the side effects that can occur with Elocon Cream may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:

Less common:

• Acne or pimples
• burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, or pus at the root of the hair
• dry mouth
• loss of elasticity
• loss of normal skin markings
• raised, dark red, and wart-like spots on the skin, especially when used on the face
• shininess

Incidence not known:

• Burning and itching of the skin with pinhead-sized red blisters
• increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs
• lightening of normal skin color
• lightening of treated areas of dark skin
• reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin

Precautions

Should be taken in patients having:

• Hypersensitivity
• Active viral
• Fungal or tubercular lesions
• Herpes simplex or zoster
• Diabetes
• Hepatic
• Renal diseases
• Myasthenia gravis
• Cardiac disease
• Ocular diseases
• Osteoporosis
• Gastrointestinal diseases
• History of seizure disorders
• Status asthmaticus or relief of acute bronchospasm

Report to the physician if the patients are allergic to Mometasone or any other drugs. You can check Elocon 5gm Cream price available at any online pharmacy.