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Elocon is a synthetic glucocorticoid used on the skin to relieve itching, inflammation of eczema, dermatitis, allergy and other skin rashes. |
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION, SAFETY, ETC View product image
DRUG TITLE
Elocon (Mometasone)
INDICATIONS
Elocon Cream is used for treating itching, redness, and swelling of many skin conditions. Elocon Cream is a topical corticosteroid. It works by reducing inflammatory reactions and modifying immune reactions in the body.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Elocon Cream as directed by your doctor.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Elocon Cream.
STORAGE
Store Elocon Cream between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Elocon Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.
MORE INFO:
Active Ingredient: Mometasone furoate.
Precautions
Keep Elocon out of your eyes. Longterm use and local application may cause a reversible suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system. If irritation occurs, discontinue to use Elocon cream and inform your doctor to get appropriate treatment.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components of Elocon.
Possible side effect
Rare adverse effects may occur: burning, itching, skin atrophy, acne rosacea. In general glucocorticosteroids (GCS) may cause appearance of different conditions: irritation and dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acne like rash, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), secondary infection, striae and miliaria (sweat rash). The likelihood of these adverse effects increases with the use of airtight dressings.