Elocon
® (
mometasone furoate) is a prescription skin medication. It comes in the form of an ointment, lotion, or cream. It belongs to a group of medications known as topical steroids and is used to treat inflammation and itching due to a wide variety of skin conditions, such as eczema,
psoriasis, dermatitis, and allergic reactions.
Brand-name Elocon is made by Schering-Plough. Generic versions are made by various manufacturers.
Elocon is part of a group of medications known as glucocorticoids, which are a type of corticosteroid (or "steroid" for short). Although glucocorticoids have numerous effects in the body, they are used mostly for their anti-inflammatory or immune-suppressing properties. Elocon works for most conditions by decreasing inflammation or suppressing an overactive immune system.
Some general considerations to keep in mind during treatment with Elocon include the following:
- This medication is usually applied to the affected area(s) once a day.
- Apply the medication sparingly; only a thin film is necessary.
- If your healthcare provider recommends that you do so, you may apply a dressing over the medicine. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a recommendation for which type of dressing to use.
- Do not use this product on the face, underarm, groin, or diaper area unless your healthcare provider specifically tells you to do so.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be used as prescribed.
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