Elocon
In brief
- Elocon is the brand name under which this shop lists mometasone furoate 0.1 % cream, in a 5 g tube, sold as 1 to 10 tubes.
- Elocon is a prescription-only topical corticosteroid, so a doctor selects it and sets how long it is used.
- Elocon is spread on the skin to ease inflammation and itch in steroid-responsive conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
- Elocon is meant for the skin alone; avoid the eyes, and keep it off the face for long stretches unless your doctor says otherwise.
- Avoid sealing the Elocon area under an airtight dressing or bandage.
- Prolonged or heavy use of Elocon may thin the skin, and for children the doctor keeps courses short and supervised.
- Contact your doctor and stop if the skin gets infected, worsens or shows an allergic reaction.
- Delivery time depends on the shipping method and is shown at checkout.
Elocon Quick Reference
- Active substance (INN): mometasone furoate
- Form and strength we list: cream 0.1 % in a 5 g tube; 1 to 10 tubes per order
- Class: topical corticosteroid, potent category
- Status: prescription medicine
- Route of use: skin only
How Elocon Calms the Skin
Elocon contains mometasone furoate, a corticosteroid that fights inflammation. Applied to the skin, it limits the release of inflammatory chemicals and tightens tiny blood vessels, so redness and itch settle. Elocon deals with the inflammation rather than the cause behind it, which means the symptoms can come back once the course is over.
Skin Problems Where Elocon Is Used
Elocon is a prescription cream for inflammatory skin disorders that react to corticosteroids, including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. It targets redness, swelling and itching. A doctor decides on Elocon after considering the diagnosis, the skin area involved and the patient's age, and then supervises the treatment.
Applying Elocon: Information on Dosing
What follows is general information drawn from the product monograph; your doctor decides how often and how long you use Elocon.
- The monograph describes a thin layer of Elocon on the affected skin once daily, rubbed in lightly.
- Hands should be washed before and afterwards, except when the hands are the area being treated.
- Cover only the affected patch. A thicker layer of Elocon is no more effective and increases the chance of side effects.
- Never wrap the area with an occlusive dressing, snug bandage or plastic film. Occlusion boosts absorption through the skin and the Canadian monograph lists it as a contraindication.
- If nothing improves by the end of the period your doctor set, go back to the doctor instead of stretching out the Elocon course yourself.
Situations Where Elocon Is Not Suitable
- Allergy to mometasone furoate, to any other corticosteroid or to a cream ingredient.
- Skin that has an untreated bacterial, fungal or viral infection, such as cold sores, chickenpox or shingles lesions.
- Rosacea, perioral dermatitis and acne vulgaris.
Elocon for Faces, Folds and Children
Skin on the face and in the folds takes up steroids more easily. According to the Canadian mometasone monograph, treatment is capped at 3 weeks on the body and 5 days on the face, scalp, armpits and scrotum. Elocon is not recommended for children, because its safety and efficacy have not been established in them. Do not use it beneath a diaper, which behaves like an occlusive dressing.
Elocon Side Effects
Local reactions often seen with Elocon
- burning, itching or stinging where the cream is applied;
- dry or irritated skin;
- small acne-like spots or inflamed hair follicles.
The product monograph for Elocon states how common each reaction is.
More serious Elocon reactions
- skin that becomes thin, stretch marks, visible tiny blood vessels or paler skin colour after long use;
- an allergic reaction (spreading rash, swollen face or lips, trouble breathing): stop Elocon and get urgent medical help;
- over large areas and long periods, enough steroid can reach the body to affect the adrenal glands, more so in children;
- blurred vision or other eye trouble: tell a doctor, and keep Elocon out of the eyes.
When to Go Back to the Doctor During Elocon Treatment
- The condition fails to improve or gets worse after the period set by your doctor.
- Pus, growing pain, warmth or spreading redness appear, which can signal an infection that Elocon may aggravate.
- The treated skin turns thin and shiny, bruises readily or develops stretch marks.
- A child using Elocon seems unusually tired, grows slowly or has stomach upset, as these can indicate too much steroid absorption.
Elocon must stay away from the eyelids and from the inside of the nose and mouth. Once the course ends, a doctor may advise gentle moisturizers and trigger avoidance so that less Elocon is needed later.
Elocon Alongside Other Products
Elocon cream rarely interacts with other drugs, since only a little reaches the blood. Even so, let your doctor know about other steroid creams, ointments or medicines, and do not layer other products on the same skin at the same moment unless advised.
Elocon When Pregnant or Breastfeeding
Talk to your doctor about Elocon if you are pregnant, hoping to become pregnant or nursing. Potent steroids should not cover large areas or be used for long periods in pregnancy. While breastfeeding, keep Elocon off the breast where the baby might touch it.
Keeping Elocon and Skipped Applications
- Store Elocon in its original tube, cap shut, at room temperature and beyond the reach of children.
- Do not freeze it, and discard the cream once the expiry date has passed.
- When an application is skipped, use Elocon as soon as you remember, without adding extra to catch up.
Where Elocon Sits Among Topical Steroids
| Medicine | Active substance | Potency |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone cream | hydrocortisone | mild |
| Betaderm / Valisone | betamethasone valerate | moderate to potent, depending on strength |
| Elocon | mometasone furoate | potent |
| Dermovate | clobetasol propionate | very potent |
Elocon: Frequently Asked Questions
Who decides if I should use Elocon?
A doctor does. Elocon is a prescription topical steroid, and the choice and duration of treatment are medical decisions.
Which Elocon product is listed in this shop?
Elocon here means mometasone furoate cream 0.1 % in a 5 g tube, offered in packs of 1 to 10 tubes.
Is Elocon safe to use around the eyes?
No. Elocon must not get into the eyes, and it should also be kept off the eyelids.
What if my skin looks better, should I carry on with Elocon?
Follow the length your doctor set. Using Elocon for longer than planned raises the risk of skin thinning.
