Elocon Cream

Elocon Cream

Elocon Cream (mometasone) is a topical corticosteroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.Elocon is available as a cream, lotion, ointment, or solution and is used to treat skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.

Elocon reduce symptoms such as pain, redness, warmth, swelling, or itching.

Drug = Mometasone

Strength = 10 Mg

Manufacturer = Fulford (India) Ltd

How To Take

Elocon Cream is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Dosage

Elocon Ointment

Elocon Lotion

Elocon Cream

Side Effects

Swelling of nose, throat, and sinuses

Bone and joint pain

Bleeding and irritation of nose

Painful white patches in the mouth

Nausea or Vomiting

Fever or chills

Abnormal and/or painful menstruation.

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet.

Severe difficulty in breathing.

Warning

Pregnancy = Elocon Creamis not recommended for use by pregnant women unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding = Use of Elocon Cream while breastfeeding is not recommended. However, if it absolutely necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Defect in vision = Use of Elocon Creamhas been sometimes associated with an increase in intraocular pressure and may cause glaucoma or formation of cataract. It should be very carefully administered in patients who have a disease of the eye.

Uses

Elocon Creamis used to treat the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Symptoms may include runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing etc.

Elocon Creamis used to treat the symptoms of nasal polyps (swelling of the lining of nasal passage and sinuses).

Elocon Creamis used for the prevention of symptoms associated with asthma (caused due to swelling and irritation of the airways leading to the lung). Symptoms may include breathing difficulty, coughing, and tightness of the chest.

Elocon Creamis also used to treat the symptoms of allergic skin conditions like dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis etc.