Elocom cream 0.1% 15gr

Elocom instruction for use

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Composition

The structure of Elocom includes the main substance: mometasone furoate.
Cream auxiliaries: hexylene glycol, phosphoric acid, cetyl stearyl ether, stearyl alcohol, ceteareth-20, titanium dioxide, propylene glycol stearate, wax, octenyl succinate aluminum, petrolatum and purified water.
Additional components of the ointment: hexylene glycol, wax, phosphoric acid, petroleum jelly, propylene glycol stearate and purified water.
Auxiliary components of the lotion: isopropyl alcohol 40%, propylene glycol, sodium phosphate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, water and others.

Form of issue

Produced by Elocom in the form of a cream, ointment or lotion. Ointment and cream Elocom is packaged in tubes of 15 g, lotion is placed in vials or bottles-droppers of 20 ml.

pharmachologic effect

Each form of the drug has antiexudative, antipruritic and anti-inflammatory action.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

It was found that the mechanism of action of this drug provides inducing the release of proteins - lipocortins, which inhibit the phospholipase. Lipocortins are able to control the biosynthesis of the most powerful mediators of inflammation, provoking inhibition of the release of arachidonic acid, which is their common precursor.
When applied locally, the drug penetrates the skin, and the degree of absorption may depend on numerous factors.
For example, inflammation and damage to the skin can increase penetration. As a result of local application, even once on intact skin, without using an occlusive dressing, about 0.7% of the dosage of the ointment and almost 0.4% of the cream can be detected in the blood after 8 hours. The level of absorption of the lotion is just as small.

Indications for use

Gel, lotion or ointment Elocom is prescribed when it is necessary to reduce or eliminate inflammation and itching caused by dermatoses.

Contraindications

The use of this drug is not recommended when:
    hypersensitivity;
    children under 2 years.

Side effects

During treatment, undesirable phenomena associated with the skin condition may occur, for example: burning, itching, tingling, furunculosis, skin atrophy, acne and so on.

Instructions for use Elocom (Method and dosage)

Cream Elocom the instruction on application recommends to put or render a thin layer enough on the damaged or injured skin integuments not more often time in day. Use ointment for children can only be prescribed by a doctor.
Instructions for Elocom cream include the same tips for use, as well as ointment. In this case, the cream for children can be used strictly according to the indications, observing the dosage.
Instructions for lotion Elocom recommends applying a few drops of the drug to the affected area once a day, gently rubbing with soft movements until it absorbs. The lotion leaves no trace, providing a pleasant cooling effect on the damaged areas of the skin.
The duration of the therapeutic course is determined by several factors: efficacy, tolerability and possible side effects.

Overdose

Local application in elevated dosages or in large areas of the skin can lead to systemic adverse reactions.
Treatment is carried out depending on the symptomatology.

Interaction

The drug does not enter into a drug interaction with other drugs.

special instructions

As is known, each form of the drug is intended only for external dermatological use.
Systemic absorption in the local application of various glucocorticosteroid agents can lead to reversible suppression of the functions of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system. And after the withdrawal of treatment, cause glucocorticosteroid insufficiency. All this can provoke even greater complications. Therefore, patients need to regularly monitor the general condition of the body.
If oppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system is detected, it is necessary to increase the interval between applications or completely cancel the drug. Usually the activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system is quickly restored. There may be a manifestation of glucocorticosteroid insufficiency requiring additional use of systemic glucocorticosteroids.
When ointment or Elocom cream is used to treat children, care must be taken to ensure the safety and effectiveness of therapy, the course of which should not exceed 3 weeks. By the way, from what ointment does not help, so it's from dermatitis, which can appear due to wearing diapers.
In addition, the independent use of any form of the drug is allowed for occlusive dressings - only as prescribed by the doctor. Also, ointment or cream is not recommended to apply on the face, in the groin or axillary region. If irritation occurs, then the drug is immediately discontinued and the appropriate treatment is selected.
The development of a concomitant skin skin infection requires the appointment of an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial agent. If you do not receive a positive result for a long time, use of the drug is suspended until the infection is completely eliminated.
After the disappearance of the symptoms of the underlying disease, the drug should be discontinued. The lack of improvement during 2 weeks from the beginning of treatment requires clarification of the diagnosis.

Storage conditions

The drug can be stored in the usual place at a temperature of up to 25 ° C, inaccessible to children.
Shelf life of the cream and ointment - 2 years, lotion - 3 years.

In pregnancy and lactation

It should be noted that studies related to the effect of this drug on women, babies and future babies have not been conducted. Therefore, apply cream, ointment or lotion Elocom during pregnancy and lactation allowed when the expected benefit during treatment maximally outweighs the possible risk.
Moreover, glucocorticosteroids quickly penetrate into breast milk, which can slow the growth of the child, affect the endogenous synthesis of the drug and lead to other adverse effects. Therefore, it is especially important to observe great care.

Reviews about Elocom

Among the numerous discussions on the treatment of various skin diseases, reviews about Elocom's ointments are quite common. However, many patients note its high efficiency. Also, it is actively discussed whether it is possible to apply ointment to children and in what specific cases do it. It is important to remember that this drug can be used for children only from 2 years.
Quite often there are also reviews about the cream of Elocom, although in this case, users are interested not so much in the effectiveness of the drug, how much is the question: is the hormonal cream or not, like Elocom's ointment hormone or not? Although it is the cream patients use more often than others.
Of course many patients use this remedy at occurrence of various rashes on a skin without specification of the diagnosis and, furthermore, without appointment of the doctor though the expert will help to decide what is better - ointment or a cream. Reviews of the lotion show that in most cases it helps well at the initial stage of treatment. However, prolonged use can cause an increase in symptoms. This can be both a manifestation of side effects, and an indication that the drug is not being used for its intended purpose. Among other things, users are interested in how to use Elocom lotion for hair, which, however, does not recommend the instruction to the drug.
A separate topic is the use of the drug for children. Interestingly, the reviews of Elocom for babies show that some parents are trying to treat dermatitis caused by wearing diapers. As you know, this is contraindicated, especially since it can be used only for children from 2 years old.
Thus, the effectiveness of this drug can not be doubted. But it is necessary to use it only on the instructions of a specialist, after an accurate diagnosis.