Elosone Cream

Elosone Cream – Mometasone Furoate IP 0.1% w/w, 10 g

Elosone Cream from Leeford Healthcare contains Mometasone Furoate IP 0.1% w/w, a potent topical corticosteroid. It works by suppressing the local immune response and blocking the chemical messengers – prostaglandins among them – that produce the redness, swelling and itch of an inflammatory skin condition. Mometasone is favoured in dermatology because it is effective once daily and has a comparatively low tendency to be absorbed into the bloodstream for its potency class. Prescribed for eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and inflammatory rashes. 10 g tube. Prescription medicine – for external use only.

Key Features

• Mometasone Furoate IP 0.1% w/w – potent topical corticosteroid
• Relieves inflammation, redness, swelling and itching
• Effective with once-daily application in most cases
• Cream base suits moist or weeping areas
• 10 g tube from Leeford Healthcare Ltd.

Composition

• Mometasone Furoate IP – 0.1% w/w
• Cream base – q.s.

Refer to the pack label for the complete list of excipients.

Uses & Benefits

• Treatment of skin conditions with inflammation and itching
• Used in eczema and atopic dermatitis
• Used in contact and seborrhoeic dermatitis
• Relieves plaque psoriasis on the body and limbs
• Settles inflammatory rashes and allergic skin reactions
• Rapid relief from itch, which breaks the scratch-inflammation cycle

Directions for Use

• Wash and dry the area, then apply a thin film to the affected skin only
• Use as directed by your doctor – usually once daily
• For external use only. Wash your hands after applying, unless the hands are the treated area
• Do not cover with a bandage or dressing unless your doctor tells you to – occlusion sharply increases absorption
• Use for the shortest period that controls the flare, then stop as advised

Precautions

• Avoid the face, eyelids, groin and underarms unless specifically directed – the skin there is thin and absorbs far more, risking permanent thinning
• Do not use long-term. Prolonged use causes skin atrophy, stretch marks, visible vessels and permanent discolouration
• Do not apply to broken skin, or to untreated bacterial, fungal or viral infections – steroids suppress local immunity and let infection spread
• Extended use in children can suppress the adrenal glands and delay growth – children absorb proportionally more; use only under medical supervision
• Not recommended in pregnancy; discuss with your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding
• Burning, stinging, itching or folliculitis can occur – report worsening or spreading to your doctor

Storage

• Store below 25°C, protected from light
• Do not freeze. Keep the cap tightly closed
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Prescription medicine – to be sold by retail only on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner. This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Potent topical steroids must be used for a defined period under medical supervision, never as a long-term skin cream.