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Elocon

Mometasone Furoate

Formulated to alleviate local skin inflammation to support epidermal healing and target dermal irritation.

Category
Skin Care
Active ingredient
Mometasone Furoate
Route
Cutaneous use
Form
Ointment
Strengths
1mg 5g

You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Elocon, depending on stock.

Prescription and consultation requirements for Elocon vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.

Elocon details

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

formulated to alleviate local skin inflammation to support epidermal healing and target dermal irritation.

Mechanism of action

Suppresses transcription of leucocyte inflammatory cytokines and arachidonic acid synthesis inside structural skin tissue cells.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

TGA Category C: Minimal systemic absorption. Use if benefit justifies risk. Breastfeeding: Compatible.

What you will receive

Elocon is the originator brand name, made by Schering-Plough. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Schering-Plough.

  • The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Mometasone Furoate is offered.
  • The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
  • Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.

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