Elocom lotion 30 ml.

WHAT IS ELCOM AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

Elocom dermal solution is a drug of the local corticosteroid family and is considered to be a "potent corticosteroid." These drugs have anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anti-aging properties.

Elocom dermal solution is used in adults and children to reduce redness and pruritus caused by certain skin conditions affecting the hairy area of the scalp, such as psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis.

2. BEFORE USING ELOCOM

Do not use Elocom

• if you or your child are allergic (hypersensitive) to mometasone furoate, any of the other ingredients of Elucoma or other corticosteroids;

• If other skin scalp, such as bacterial (impetigo), viral (varicella, herpes simplex, shingles), or fungal infection (candida or dermatophyte), are present.

If you have any doubts about such disabilities, talk to your doctor.

Take special care with Elocom

• Childhood use should be limited to no more than 5 days.

• Elucoma should not be used in large quantities over a prolonged period of time or on a damaged skin surface.

• In case of severe irritation or allergic reaction, discontinue treatment and tell your doctor immediately.

Using other medicines

No interactions with other medicines are known.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, tell your doctor before using Ellcom.

There is still insufficient information on the safety of the use of Elucom in pregnant women. Local administration of corticosteroids in pregnant animals may cause abnormal fetal development, including cleft palate and intrauterine growth retardation. Therefore, there may be, albeit a very low risk of such effects, and the human fetus.

It is not known whether local administration of corticosteroids can lead to adequate absorption and detection in breast milk.

Your doctor will decide whether you can use Ellcom during pregnancy or while you are breast-feeding.

Driving and using machines

It has no influence.

Important information about some of  Elocom ingredients

Elucomed dermal solution contains propylene glycol, which can cause skin irritation.

3. HOW TO USE ELOCOM

Always use the Elocom Dermal Solution exactly as your doctor prescribed. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Usually, adults (including the elderly) and children are recommended to administer a few drops of Elucoma dermal solution once a day to the affected head of the scalp and massage gently until the solution is completely absorbed.

It is recommended to wash your hands after using Ellcom.

This medicinal product is for use on the facial skin of the head. It should not be used on another part of the body. It should be avoided in the eyes or in their immediate vicinity.

If you have used more than the required dose of Elocom

In case of accidental oral ingestion (special caution in children), no side effects are expected. If you still worry, talk to your doctor for advice.

Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than prescribed, as you may experience some symptoms of overdosage (see section 4 Possible side effects). The acute symptoms of overdose are reversible. Treatment is symptomatic.

If you forget to use Elocom

If you forget to use Ellcom, do it as soon as possible and then go back to the normal application schedule.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, Elocom dermal solution can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.

Overall, Ellcom treatment is well tolerated.
Occasionally: irritation, itching, burning, pricking, tingling, inflammation of the hair follicles, increased hair, acne, discoloration or thinning of the skin, stretch marks, milii, secondary infections and contact allergies.

As with all corticosteroids, the use of Elucoma dermal solution on a large surface of the scalp in a larger amount and over an extended period of time may lead to increased absorption through the skin in amounts causing general (systemic) side effects. These may include swelling of the face, neck and torso, weight gain, and children's growth and developmental impact. In such cases, you should consult your doctor. Children are more susceptible than adults to such reactions because of the higher skin / body weight ratio.

If any of the side effects get worried or you notice other side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO STORE Elocom

Store below 25 ° C.

Do not use Elucoma dermal solution after the expiry date which is stated on the pack.

The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Shelf life after first opening: 3 months.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of your unnecessary medicines. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What Elocom contains a dermal solution

• The active substance is mometasone furoate 1 mg / g (0.1%).

• The other ingredients are: isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, phosphoric acid and purified water.

What  Elocom looks like and what the package contains

20 ml bottle high density polyethylene, low density polyethylene dropper applicator and white high density polyethylene cap.

 

 

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