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What is Elocon
 Mometasone
is a topical steroid. It reduces or inhibits the actions of
chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and
swelling.
Mometasone
is used to treat inflammation caused by a number of conditions
such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.
Elocon
may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide.
General medical information about Elocon
Do not use plastic bandages, dressings, or diapers
that do not allow air to circulate to the area (occlusive
dressings) unless your doctor directs you to do so. The
use of occlusive dressings can greatly increase the amount
of drug the body absorbs. If you do use an occlusive dressing,
do not use it for more than 12 hours a day.
Do not
use Elocon to treat any area of the body that it is not
prescribed for. This could be dangerous.
Elocon is
approved for use by children 2 years of age and older for
up to 3 weeks. Use Elocon cautiously, and only under the
supervision of a doctor, to treat a child. Children are
more sensitive to the effects of Elocon.
Who should not use Elocon
Return to your doctor if the condition does not improve
or if it gets worse. Elocon alone will not treat the condition
if it is a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection.
Elocon is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that
it is not known whether Elocon will harm an unborn baby.
Do not use this medication without first talking to your
doctor if you are pregnant. If it is necessary to use mometasone
during pregnancy, the smallest amount possible should be
applied, for the shortest time necessary to treat the condition,
under the supervision of a doctor.
It is not known
whether mometasone passes into breast milk. Do not use Elocon
without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding
a baby.
Mometasone is approved for use by children
2 years of age and older for up to 3 weeks. Use Elocon cautiously,
and only under the supervision of a doctor, to treat a child.
Children are more sensitive to the effects of Elocon.
How should you use Elocon Apply the medication exactly as directed by your
doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your
pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Wash your hands before and after each application, unless
you are using Elocon to treat a hand condition.
Apply
a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into
the skin.
Use caution on areas Where the skin creases,
such as armpits, knees, and elbows. These areas may absorb
more medication. Also, avoid the eyes, mouth, and mucous
membranes.
If you need to protect the area, it can
be covered with a breathable cotton-gauze dressing. Avoid
using plastic, occlusive dressings that do not allow air
to circulate to the area. Plastic pants and diapers may
be harmful if used over Elocon on a child.
Do not
use Elocon to treat any area of the body that it is not
prescribed for. This could be dangerous.
Store Elocon
at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
If you miss a dose: Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However,
if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you
missed and apply the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not
use a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed
by your doctor.
What happens if you overdose: An overdose of Elocon is not likely to occur. If
the medication is ingested, or if a large amount is used
over a large area and side effects are experienced, call
an emergency room or a poison control center for advice.
What should you avoid while using Elocon Do not use plastic bandages, dressings, or diapers
that do not allow air to circulate to the area (occlusive
dressings) unless your doctor directs you to do so. The
use of occlusive dressings can greatly increase the amount
of drug the body absorbs. If you do use an occlusive dressing,
do not use it for more than 12 hours a day.
Avoid
using other topical medications, harsh or abrasive soaps,
or cosmetics on the affected area without first talking
to your doctor.
Possible side effects of Elocon No serious systemic side effects are expected unless
a large amount of Elocon is used for a long period of time.
If the drug is being absorbed into your system, you may
experience blurred vision, halos around lights, an irregular
heartbeat, insomnia, mood changes, weight gain, or fatigue.
If you experience any unusual side effects, notify your
doctor.
Less serious side effects are more likely
to occur. You may experience some redness, blistering, burning,
itching, or peeling. Continue to use Elocon and talk to
your doctor.
Other local side effects may also occur,
especially with prolonged use of Elocon. These include thinning
of the skin, prolonged redness, and stretch marks.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual
or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect Elocon Avoid using other topical medications, harsh or abrasive
soaps, or cosmetics on the affected area without first talking
to your doctor.
Drugs
other than those listed here may also interact with Elocon.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking or using
any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines. |
