Elocon
Mometasone furoate ointment for eczema and psoriasis. It is a potent topical steroid that suppresses skin inflammation.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Mometasone Furoate
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Ointment
- Strengths
- 1mg 5g
Elocon is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Elocon depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Elocon details
- Conditions
- Atopic Dermatitis · Psoriasis
- Alternative names
- mometasone furoate
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Topical Corticosteroid
- Contraindications
- untreated cutaneous fungal or viral infections
- Minor side effects
- local burning; erythema
- Moderate side effects
- skin thinning; mild striae; pruritus
- Serious side effects
- adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Ointment
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Schering-Plough
- Onset Time
- 1–3 days
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults.
Patient summary
Mometasone furoate ointment for eczema and psoriasis. It is a potent topical steroid that suppresses skin inflammation.
Mechanism of action
Suppresses transcription of leucocyte inflammatory cytokines and arachidonic acid synthesis inside structural skin tissue cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if benefit justifies risk. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Elocon names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Mometasone Furoate at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.