Elocon 0.1% Ointment 10 g

Elocon 0.1% Ointment 10 g is a prescription topical corticosteroid that contains mometasone furoate 0.1% in each 10 g tube. It is used on the skin to help relieve inflammation, redness, itching, and swelling caused by steroid-responsive skin conditions. This ointment form is meant for areas that may benefit from a thicker, more protective preparation. Elocon 0.1% Ointment 10 g should be used exactly as prescribed by a clinician.

How it works: Mometasone is a corticosteroid that calms the skin’s immune response, which helps reduce redness, itching, and swelling. In ointment form, it also creates a moisturizing barrier that can help medicine stay on the skin longer and work well on dry patches.

Elocon 0.1% Ointment 10 g is the smaller pack size of the same 0.1% ointment available in a 30 g tube, so the strength is the same but the quantity is different. Because it is a higher-potency prescription steroid formulation for skin use, it is generally suited for patients whose doctor has already decided that mometasone ointment is appropriate for their condition and treatment area. The ointment base is thicker and more occlusive than a cream, which can make it feel greasier but also useful for dry, scaly, or thickened skin.

• Eczema
• Atopic dermatitis
• Contact dermatitis
• Psoriasis
• Inflamed, itchy skin rashes that respond to corticosteroids

• Apply only to the affected skin, not to the eyes, mouth, or inside the nose.
• Use a thin film of Elocon 0.1% Ointment 10 g and rub it in gently unless your prescriber told you otherwise.
• Wash and dry your hands before and after applying, unless you are treating your hands.
• Do not cover the treated area with a bandage or wrap unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so.
• Use it exactly at the frequency prescribed; ointments are often used once daily, but your doctor may choose a different schedule.
• Do not apply to broken, infected, or irritated skin unless your prescriber has told you it is appropriate.

Elocon 0.1% Ointment 10 g contains mometasone 0.1%, which means 1 mg of medicine per gram of ointment. The exact amount and how often to apply it are decided by your doctor; for this strength, it is commonly used once daily in a thin layer, but the prescribed schedule may differ. Do not use more often or for longer than directed, because stronger or prolonged use can increase side effects.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Mometasone may include:

• Burning or stinging where applied
• Itching or irritation
• Dryness or skin thinning with prolonged use
• Redness
• Acne-like bumps or folliculitis
• Changes in skin color
• More noticeable greasy feel from the ointment base

• Use only as directed for a skin condition; this is not for oral, eye, or vaginal use.
• Avoid using on the face, groin, armpits, or large body areas unless your doctor tells you to.
• Do not use with occlusive dressings or tight wraps unless specifically instructed, because absorption can increase.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, immune problems, or thin skin, since steroid use may need extra caution.
• Use extra care in children, who may absorb more medicine through the skin.
• Let your clinician know if the rash is infected or not improving, because steroids can mask worsening infection.
• Because Elocon 0.1% Ointment 10 g is a prescription-strength steroid, long-term use should be medically supervised.

• Other topical corticosteroids
• Topical products that irritate the skin, such as harsh acne treatments or strong exfoliants
• Skin medications that increase irritation or absorption when layered on the same area
• Any treatment that requires covering the skin, since occlusion can increase steroid absorption

Store Elocon 0.1% Ointment 10 g at room temperature in a tightly closed tube, away from heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.