Elokom cream - the way of use

Elokom cream 0.1% is available in tubes and is intended for external use with inflammation of the skin. This drug has antiexudative, local anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effect.

The main active substance that is a part of this drug is mometasone furoate, auxiliary substances - phosphoric acid, cetyl stearyl ether, titanium dioxide, stearic alcohol, white wax, octenylsuccinate, which is obtained from starch, purified water and white petrolatum.

Elokom cream is prescribed in the presence of inflammatory reactions, as well as when itching occurs during dermatosis, if they are amenable to SCS therapy. Penetration of this drug through the skin is insignificant.

The use of this drug helps induce the release of lipocortins, which control the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and leukotrienes. There is a retardation of the release of their common precursor, which is arachidonic acid.

Elokom - instructions for use

At the moment, the action of mometasone furoate on pregnant and lactating mothers has not been studied. In connection with the fact that the GCS freely pass through the placental barrier, it is not necessary to apply Elok cream for a long time, especially in large doses, since this can negatively affect the development of the fetus.

It should be noted that SCS is excreted with milk, so with long-term treatment with this drug, you must stop breastfeeding.

Cream Elokom - contraindications for use

It is not recommended to use this medication for people who have the following diseases:

• Perioral dermatitis and rosacea ;
• Fungal infection of the skin, as well as bacterial or viral (eg, chicken pox);
• Presence of syphilis or tuberculosis;
• Do not prescribe a drug for children under 2 years old, pregnant, if necessary to treat large areas of the skin, as well as during lactation;
• In the presence of hypersensitivity to the constituent components of the drug.

It is necessary to apply very carefully Elokom cream in the face and on intertriginoznuyu skin. It is necessary to avoid the use of occlusive dressings. It is not necessary without consulting a doctor to apply the drug on large areas of the skin, especially in young children.

Possible side effects after applying Elok cream

If you apply the drug to large areas of the body, apply occlusive dressings, then there may be diseases such as adrenal insufficiency and Cushing's syndrome.

The use of this agent can sometimes cause itching, burning sensation, irritation and dry skin. There may be acne, perioral dermatitis, hypertrichosis, pigmentation, allergic contact dermatitis.

In cases of drug overdose, which will be expressed in the oppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system, including secondary adrenal insufficiency, symptomatic treatment and withdrawal of this medication is performed. If long-term treatment is carried out, then the cancellation of admission is carried out gradually. Long-term use of Elokom cream, and then a sharp cessation, can cause the syndrome "ricochet", which will be expressed in the form of dermatitis, redness and burning of the skin, so in such cases, the treatment course is stopped gradually.

Method of administration and recommended doses

As already mentioned, the cream is applied only externally and applied to the affected areas once during the day. The period of treatment depends on its effectiveness and patient's tolerability, as well as the presence or absence of side effects.

Especially it is necessary to be afraid of getting cream in the eyes, as there can be a lot of irritation and burning. If side effects are found, stop using the prescription drug and prescribe the appropriate treatment. It should also be remembered that SCS can slow down the healing of wounds in some people .