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
This listing uses Elocon as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Elocon vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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 is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Mometasone Furoate, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.