Elocon (Mometasone Furoate) 0.1% Cream 30g

A thin layer of Elocon Cream should be applied thinly and evenly and gently rubbed into the affected area of skin once a day. 

Don't apply Elocon to broken or infected areas of skin, unless the infection is also being treated. Don't apply it to the face unless instructed to by your specialist. Don't apply it around your eyes or eyelids.

Take care to avoid getting the cream or ointment in your eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if accidental contact occurs.

Wash your hands thoroughly after applying Elocon, unless the hands are the area being treated.

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways.

Potent topical corticosteroids like Elocon have more potential to cause side effects than milder steroids. However, when applied sparingly, no more more than once a day, as directed by your doctor, side effects are still rare.

Side effects are more likely if you use Elocon on extensive areas of skin, broken or raw skin, delicate areas of skin like the face, areas of skin that rub together like armpits or skin folds, or if you use it underneath airtight dressings or for long periods of time.

The following side effects are known to be associated with topical corticosteroids:

Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that all people using Elocon will experience that or any side effect.

• Skin irritation, eg redness, rash, itching or burning on application, or allergic inflammation of the skin (contact dermatitis).

Stop using Elocon and consult your doctor if you think you have experienced a reaction or your skin condition appears to be getting worse.

• Spread or worsening of untreated skin infections.
• Thinning of the skin.
• Reduced skin pigmentation.
• Stretch marks (striae).
• Groupings of fine blood vessels becoming prominent under the skin (telangiectasia).
• Excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis).
• Acne.

On rare occasions enough corticosteroid may be absorbed to have side effects on other parts of the body, for example, a decrease in the production of natural hormones by the adrenal glands or Cushing's syndrome.

You can read more about the possible side effects of topical corticosteroids on the patient information leaflet.

If you experience any changes in your vision while using Elocon, such as blurred vision, you should tell your doctor.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Elocon.

If your skin becomes irritated or sensitive after using Elocon, you should stop using it and tell your doctor. Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances. 

Do not use Elocon if you have any of the following: 

if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to mometasone furoate, any of the other ingredients of this medicine or to other similar medicines on any other skin problems as it could make them worse especially:

• rosacea (a skin condition affecting the face)
• acne
• skin atrophy (thinning of the skin)
• dermatitis around the mouth
• genital itching
• nappy rash
• cold sores 
• chickenpox
• shingles
• warts
• ulcerated skin
• wounds
• other skin infections