Generic for Elocon for Skin problems - Drug Information

Generic Name - Mometasone

Category - Anti-Inflammatory

Indications

Skin problems
Generic Elocon is indicated for the treatment of skin problems that are accompanied by itching, redness, and swelling. It reduces or inhibits the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. Generic Elocon being a steroids interferes with the formation of natural substances within your body that are directly responsible for the process of inflammation, which produces swelling, redness, itching, and pain.

Generic for Elocon Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Elocon is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Elocon should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Any type of infection including measles, tuberculosis, herpes or chickenpox
Large areas of burned or damaged skin
Skin wasting or thinning

It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any other skin products. Do not apply Generic Elocon at the same site as other skin preparations without advice.

Generic for Elocon Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericElocon
A thin film of Generic Elocon should be applied to the affected skin areas once daily.

Generic for Elocon Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Elocon side Effects include lack of healing of the skin condition, painful, red, pus-filled blisters in hair follicles, severe burning and continued itching of the skin and thinning of the skin with easy bruising.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Elocon.

Generic for Elocon and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether Generic 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.

Generic for Elocon and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Generic Elocon passes into breast milk. Do not use Generic Elocon without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Generic for Elocon and Pediatric

Use Generic Elocon cautiously, and only under the supervision of a doctor, to treat a child. Children are more sensitive to the effects of Generic Elocon.

Generic for Elocon and Geriatric

Certain side effects may be more likely to occur in elderly patients since the skin of older adults may be naturally thin. These unwanted effects may include tearing of the skin or blood-containing blisters on the skin. Hence, consult your doctor and seek medical advice before using Generic Elocon in geriatric patients.

Note

The above information about Generic Elocon serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.