INTRODUCTION

ELOCON 0.001 CREAM contains Mometasone which belongs to the group of medicines called Topical Corticosteroids. ELOCON 0.001 CREAM is used in the treatment of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. It is also used to treat scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.

Psoriasis is a type of skin disease that causes skin rash with itchy, scaly patches which most commonly occurs on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. Atopic dermatitis is a skin condition which makes your skin red and itchy. Scalp psoriasis is a common skin disorder that makes skin raised, reddish, often scaly on the scalp which can either occur as a single patch or several patches on the scalp. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that affects your scalp which is characterized by red, and scaly patches of skin and dandruff.

Avoid applying ELOCON 0.001 CREAM, if you have rosacea (a skin condition affecting the face), acne (pimples), skin atrophy (thinning of the skin), dermatitis (skin inflammation) around the mouth, genital itching, viral infections such as shingles, chickenpox (viral infection), ulcerated skin, and wounds.

Before applying ELOCON 0.001 CREAM, inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease. ELOCON 0.001 CREAM should be used in pregnant women only if it is clearly necessary. It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before applying ELOCON 0.001 CREAM.

The medicine is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age. Consult your doctor before applying ELOCON 0.001 CREAM.

The most common side effects of using ELOCON 0.001 CREAM are mild to moderate pruritus (itchy skin), burning and stinging sensation of skin, folliculitis (a type of skin infection marked by inflamed hair follicles), dryness of skin, mild skin atrophy (thin-shiny appearing skin). Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms gets worse.

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