Elocon® | Elocon Ointment 15g (Mometasone Furoate)

How does Elocon Ointment (Mometasone Furoate) work?

This medicine contains the active ingredient mometasone furoate, which is a type of medicine called a corticosteroid.

Corticosteroids are medicines used for reducing inflammation. Inflammation of the skin happens due to irritation of the skin, and is caused by the release of various substances that are important in the immune system. These substances cause blood vessels to widen, resulting in the irritated area becoming red, swollen, itchy and painful.

When mometasone is applied to the skin it works by acting inside the skin cells to decrease the release of these inflammatory substances. This reduces swelling, redness and itch. Mometasone is a potent corticosteroid that is applied to the skin to treat severe inflammatory skin disorders, such as dermatitis and psoriasis, that have not responded to milder steroids.

The active ingredient is formulated in a moisturising base that provides a layer of oil on the surface of the skin, helping to prevent water from evaporating from the skin surface. This helps reduce the dryness, scaling and itching of these skin conditions.

What is Elocon Ointment (Mometasone Furoate) used for?

• Atopic dermatitis
• Psoriasis

Elocon Ointment (Mometasone Furoate) Side Effects

• Acne vulgaris
• Chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin
• Infections of the skin with viruses, fungi
• Inflammatory rash around the mouth
• Itching around the back passage and genitals
• Nappy rash
• Skin reactions following vaccination
• Skin sores caused by syphills
• Tuberculosis infection of the skin
• Widespread plaque psoriasis