Elocon Cream 10 g

Elocon Cream 10 g is a prescription topical medicine containing mometasone furoate, a corticosteroid, in a 10 g tube of cream. It is used on the skin to help reduce inflammation, redness, itching, and swelling from steroid-responsive skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. Because it is a cream, it spreads easily and is often chosen for dry, inflamed areas that need a non-greasy topical option. Elocon Cream 10 g should be used exactly as directed by a clinician and only on the affected skin.

How it works: Mometasone is a corticosteroid that works by calming the skin’s immune response, which lowers inflammation, redness, and itching. In cream form, Elocon Cream 10 g spreads smoothly over the skin so the medicine can be applied in a thin layer to the affected area.

This 10 g tube is a small, targeted size that is useful when a prescriber wants treatment for a limited area or a short course. Compared with larger packs or different forms, Elocon Cream 10 g is meant for precise use on the skin and can be easier to carry and apply thinly. A doctor may choose this strength and dosage form when they want mometasone delivered directly to one specific area without using an ointment or a larger supply.

• Eczema
• Dermatitis
• Itchy inflamed skin
• Allergic skin rash
• Steroid-responsive skin irritation

• Clean and dry the affected skin before applying Elocon Cream 10 g.
• Apply a thin film only to the affected area, not to unaffected skin.
• Wash your hands before and after use unless the hands are the treated area.
• Do not cover with a bandage or dressing unless your doctor tells you to.
• Use it at the frequency prescribed by your doctor; do not use more often or longer than directed.
• Avoid getting Elocon Cream 10 g in the eyes, mouth, or inside the nose.

Each tube of Elocon Cream 10 g contains 10 g of cream with mometasone, and the exact amount used depends on the size and location of the skin problem. It is typically applied once daily unless your doctor gives different instructions; the doctor decides the right frequency and duration for your condition. There is no fixed maximum daily amount that fits everyone, so use only the amount prescribed and do not exceed the recommended treatment area or length of use.

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
• Redness
• Mild skin peeling
• Skin thinning with overuse or prolonged use, which may be more likely if Elocon Cream 10 g is used too long or too often

• Use Elocon Cream 10 g only on the skin, not by mouth or in the eyes.
• Do not use on the face, groin, or underarms unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Avoid using it on broken skin, open wounds, or untreated infections unless directed by a clinician.
• Use extra caution in children, because steroid absorption through the skin can be higher.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of skin thinning.
• Do not cover treated areas with tight bandages or plastic wrap unless instructed.
• If the rash worsens or does not improve, contact your doctor rather than continuing longer on your own.

• Other topical steroids applied to the same area
• Other skin medicines that can irritate the skin, including strong acne or exfoliating treatments
• Medicines that suppress the immune system, which may increase infection risk when combined with steroid use
• Large amounts of occlusive moisturizers or dressings used over the treated area, which can increase absorption

Store Elocon Cream 10 g at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep it away from excessive heat, moisture, and freezing.