How Elocon cream (Mometasone) Works?

Elocon cream contains an active ingredient, Mometasone, which reduces the actions of chemicals in the body which are responsible for Inflammation.

Before You Use Elocon cream (Mometasone):

You should be sure that:

·You are not allergic to it

·It is not affecting the mother and baby during pregnancy and breastfeeding

·It is not interacting with the medicines you are taking with it

When Not To Use Elocon cream (Mometasone)?

You should avoid using the Cream if you:

·Are Allergic/Hypersensitive to it

·Are suffering from Bacterial, Fungal /Viral Dermatitis

·Have Rosacea (redness, small and superficial dilated blood vessels on facial skin)

·Are suffering from Scaly or Bumpy Rash around the Lips (Perioral Dermatitis)

·Are pregnant/conceiving/Breastfeeding and it is affecting your condition

·If your skin is accidentally injured, has cuts and scrapes

Tell Your Doctor If You:

·Are allergic to Mometasone

·Have diseases like Tuberculosis/Herpes Simplex Virus/Cystic Fibrosis

·Have Cataract/Glaucoma

·Are Diabetic as it may raise Glucose Levels

·Have Lung or Chest Infection/Cold/Breathing Problems

·Are Pregnant or trying to conceive or breastfeeding as it may harm the unborn or newly born baby

·Accidentally swallowed it

·Have Skin injuries, bruises, chopped and dry skin, and have open wounds

·Have any Pre-existing Skin Disease, or any Surgery

Dosage:

Elocon cream 1 mg (Mometasone) is available in various strengths at every leading online pharmacy, drugstore, and medical supply store. It should be used as directed by your doctor. It is not recommended for Children below 6 years of age and it should be cautiously used in Pregnant/Breastfeeding Women

You should apply the required amount of Cream only as the excessive Cream will not increase the healing process but the piling of the Cream.

How Much Of Elocon cream (Mometasone) Should Be Applied?

Recommended Dosage: Take pea size Cream on your fingertip and apply a thin layer of the Cream to the affected area once/twice a day as suggested by your doctor.

How To Apply Elocon cream (Mometasone)?

Here are the basic and easy steps to use the Cream:

·You should wash and dry your hands and the affected area properly prior to the Cream application

·Wait for few minutes until dry

·Take a pea size Cream on your fingertip and apply it by rubbing gently over the affected area (avoid applying near eyes, mouth, nose and inner ear).

·Keep it on the affected area so that it can be absorbed better

·Clean your hands carefully after applying unless your hands are the affected area.

For How Long Should You Continue Applying Elocon cream (Mometasone)?

You should use this Cream for as long as directed by your physician. Moreover, its effects usually become noticeable (about after 2-3 days to weeks) after its use. If its effects are not Visible after using it for few days, you just contact your doctor.

Overdose Of Elocon cream (Mometasone)?

Excessive Cream application results only in piling of Cream and drying of the skin. It shows its effect with time and applying too much of it will not accelerate the process.

Missed Dose Of Elocon cream (Mometasone)?

A missed dose should be applied as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose and go back to your regular routine if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not apply multiple doses at the same time.

Side Effects Of Elocon cream (Mometasone):

The side effects of Elocon cream include:

·Skin Rashes

·Dry Skin

·kin Irritation

·Skin Thinning

·Contact Dermatitis

·Burning Sensation/Skin Burn

·Redness of the Skin

Drugs Interact With Elocon cream (Mometasone):

Using other drugs, herbal supplements, or any substances may alter the medicinal effects of Cream. It may cause either allergic reactions or a serious adverse effect and may nullify the effect of your Cream. Below are few medicines which interact with Mometasone:

·Antidiabetic Drugs

·Other Skin Cosmetics and Topical Herbal Products may react with the Cream if applied simultaneously but for the detailed knowledge and instructions always take your doctor’s advice.

·You must inform the doctor about all the medicines you are already taking.