Elocon
Indicated for inflammatory skin conditions to mitigate redness and swelling.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Mometasone
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream; Ointment
- Strengths
- 5g
Elocon details
- Conditions
- Atopic Dermatitis · Psoriasis · Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
- Therapeutic class
- Topical Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid
- Minor side effects
- burning; itching; dryness
- Moderate side effects
- skin atrophy; striae; folliculitis
- Serious side effects
- adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream; Ointment
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Patient summary
- Indicated for inflammatory skin conditions to mitigate redness and swelling.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Organon
- Onset Time
- 12–24 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in paediatric patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Consult your doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to mometasone; rosacea; acne vulgaris; bacterial skin infections
Precautions and warnings
avoid contact with eyes; avoid prolonged use on face; discontinue if irritation occurs
Mechanism of action
Mometasone acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, suppressing the immune response at the site of application to reduce inflammation and pruritus.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Elocon
Elocon is a corticosteroid brand containing Mometasone, used to help manage skin inflammation associated with Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis and Seborrhoeic Dermatitis. Manufactured by Organon, this treatment is supplied in a convenient 5g tube. It serves as a standard option for those aiming to manage dermatological flare-ups and maintain skin health.
Buying Elocon online
Elocon is registered across 14 markets including Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, with availability also in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. It is one of the most ordered topical treatments across the region, and because generic Mometasone is often sourced from India at a lower cost than the original, people frequently choose to order it online. This remains a reliable way for expats and residents far from a well stocked local pharmacy to access their treatment.