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Elocon is the brand name for mometasone and is available as a topical cream and ointment.

Elocon is available as a topical 1% cream and ointment.

Elocon is a corticosteroid and is used to treat skin rashes and other skin irritation.

Elocon is a topical corticosteroid. When it’s used on the skin, it has two main actions: It lowers the amount of inflammatory chemicals that cause redness, itching, and swelling. This helps to lower skin inflammation. It can also slow down new skin cells from being made, which can help lower the amount of patches or scales in some skin problems (e.g., psoriasis).

Elocon is typically applied as a small amount to the affected area(s) once daily.

Elocon is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.

Common side effects of Elocon include:

• Burning
• Itching
• Skin thinning

Serious side effects are rare with Elocon. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

• Withdrawal symptoms: long-term fatigue, muscle weakness, poor appetite, weight loss, belly pain

• No drug-drug interaction studies have been conducted with Elocon. However, you should always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking

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It is not known if Elocon will harm your unborn baby. Animal studies, however, suggest that excessive use of steroids can cause harm to unborn babies. You should talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medication if you are pregnant.

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