Elocon Cream is a topical corticosteroid used to reduce redness and itchiness caused by certain skin problems such as psoriasis or dermatitis. It is classified as a "potent corticosteroid" and is available in several forms including cream, ointment, and lotion (solution) . The active ingredient in Elocon Cream is mometasone furoate.
Positive aspects:
- Elocon Cream is effective in reducing redness and itchiness caused by certain skin problems.
- It is available in different forms, allowing doctors to choose the most appropriate type of product based on the skin condition/area of the body being treated.
Negative aspects:
- If more than the correct amount of cream is used and/or it is used for longer than recommended, it can affect the childs hormones.
- Topical steroid medicine can be absorbed through the skin, which may cause steroid side effects throughout the body.
Ingredients or materials:
- Elocon Alcohol Free Cream contains mometasone furoate, soft white paraffin, hexylene glycol, aluminium starch octenylsuccinate, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, white beeswax, purified water, titanium dioxide, and phosphoric acid.
- Elocon Ointment contains mometasone furoate, soft white paraffin, hexylene glycol, white beeswax, purified water, propylene glycol monostearate, and phosphoric acid.
- Elocon Lotion contains mometasone furoate, isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, 4-hydroxypropylcellulose, sodium phosphate monobasic dihydrate, phosphoric acid, and purified water.
