Elocon 10 g Cream

Elocon 10 g Cream is a prescription topical medicine that contains mometasone furoate, a corticosteroid used on the skin. Each tube contains 10 g of cream, which is applied in a thin layer to reduce redness, itching, swelling, and irritation caused by steroid-responsive skin conditions. Elocon 10 g Cream is often used for eczema, dermatitis, and other inflammatory rashes when a doctor decides a topical steroid is appropriate. Because it is a corticosteroid cream, it is meant for short-term, targeted use on affected areas only.

How it works: Mometasone works by calming the skin’s immune response, which helps lower inflammation, redness, and itching. In cream form, Elocon 10 g Cream delivers the medicine directly to the affected skin so it can act where the rash is located.

This 10 g cream is the same mometasone medication used in other Elocon cream sizes, but the 10 g tube is a smaller amount that suits short courses, limited body areas, or trial treatment. A doctor may choose Elocon 10 g Cream when the rash needs localized treatment and a cream texture is preferred because it spreads easily and feels less greasy on the skin than ointment.

• Eczema
• Atopic dermatitis
• Contact dermatitis
• Psoriasis on limited areas
• Itchy inflammatory skin rashes

• Use only on the skin, not by mouth or on the eyes.
• Apply a thin layer to the affected area only, as directed by your doctor.
• Wash and dry your hands before and after applying, unless you are treating the hands.
• Do not cover the area with a bandage or tight dressing unless your doctor tells you to.
• Avoid applying to the face, groin, or armpits unless specifically instructed.
• Use it for the number of days prescribed; do not keep using it once the rash is controlled unless your doctor says to.

Each tube of Elocon 10 g Cream contains 10 g of cream with mometasone, so the amount per application is very small even though the tube size is 10 g. The doctor decides how often to apply it, commonly once daily for many inflammatory skin conditions, and the total daily amount should not exceed the amount prescribed for the treated area.

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 at the application site
• Dry skin
• Skin redness
• Mild skin thinning with repeated use, especially if used too long or under occlusion

• Use exactly as prescribed; stronger or longer use can raise the risk of skin thinning and other steroid side effects.
• Do not use Elocon 10 g Cream on broken skin, open wounds, or untreated infections unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
• Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, and mucous membranes.
• Extra caution is needed in children because more medicine can be absorbed through the skin.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or need to apply it to large areas or under dressings.
• Do not use other topical steroids on the same area unless your prescriber says it is okay.
• If the rash is not improving or gets worse, contact your doctor rather than increasing how often you apply it.

• Other topical corticosteroids used on the same skin area
• Skin products that can irritate the area, such as harsh soaps or alcohol-based astringents
• Occlusive dressings or tight coverings that can increase absorption
• Topical medicines used for acne, fungal infections, or irritation on the same site, which may need spacing or different treatment

Store Elocon 10 g Cream at room temperature, keep the tube tightly closed, and protect it from excess heat and moisture.