Elocon Ointment 0.1% mometasone furoate topical corticosteroid

Elocon Ointment 0.1%

Price range: £12.90 through £25.80

Elocon Ointment 0.1% is a prescription-only topical corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. It contains mometasone furoate and is applied once daily. Packaging and branding may vary.

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Elocon Ointment 0.1% is a potent topical corticosteroid designed to relieve symptoms associated with inflammatory skin disorders, including eczema, psoriasis, and allergic dermatitis. It provides targeted treatment for persistent inflammation, helping to restore comfort and improve skin appearance in affected areas.

How It Works
The active ingredient, mometasone furoate, acts within the skin to suppress the release of substances that cause inflammation, such as prostaglandins and cytokines. This reduces swelling, redness, and itching. The ointment’s occlusive formulation helps retain moisture, making it especially useful on dry, thickened, or scaly patches of skin.

Why Choose Elocon Ointment 0.1%
Elocon offers fast and effective relief with once-daily application, improving adherence and convenience. The ointment base provides enhanced skin hydration compared to cream formulations, which can be especially beneficial for chronic plaques or thickened lesions. Its high potency makes it suitable for cases where milder corticosteroids have failed to control symptoms.

Important Note
Elocon Ointment should be used exactly as prescribed. It is not intended for long-term or widespread use. Avoid using it on the face, groin, or underarms unless directed by a healthcare provider. Do not use in children under 2 years without medical advice. Patients should be regularly reviewed during prolonged treatment to monitor for side effects such as skin thinning or adrenal suppression.

Directions

Please refer to the medication’s patient information leaflet before starting any new medication.

  • Apply a thin layer once daily to the affected area

  • Do not cover with a bandage unless directed by your doctor

  • Do not use on broken, infected, or highly sensitive skin

  • Use for the shortest time necessary to control symptoms

  • Wash hands before and after use

  • Store below 25°C

  • Keep in original packaging

  • Keep out of reach of children

Ingredients

Active Ingredient:

  • Mometasone furoate 0.1% w/w

Other Ingredients:

  • Hexylene glycol

  • White soft paraffin

  • White wax

  • Propylene glycol stearate

  • Purified water

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

  • Burning or stinging at the application site

  • Dryness or irritation

  • Skin thinning with prolonged use

Serious (rare) side effects:

  • Stretch marks

  • Adrenal suppression

  • Increased risk of skin infections

Stop the medicine and seek medical attention if serious side effects occur.

Warnings

Do not use Elocon if allergic to mometasone or any listed ingredients. Avoid long-term use on the face or large areas of skin. Not suitable for children under 2 without medical supervision. Use caution in pregnancy and breastfeeding—only if clearly needed and prescribed by a doctor. Do not apply to infected, broken, or ulcerated skin.

  • Avoid using other topical treatments on the same area unless directed by a healthcare professional.

    • Elocon is a topical treatment; food intake does not affect its application.

  • Improvement in inflammation and itching is often noticeable within a few days. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, consult your doctor.

  • Use only if clearly needed and under medical supervision. Avoid applying to the breast area if breastfeeding.

  • Yes, when used as directed. Apply a thin layer once daily to the affected area. Do not use for more than 5 days on the face or in children without medical advice.

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