Elocan Ointment
Mometasone Furoate 0.1% Topical
General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 5gm tue |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 50.00 BDT |
Indications
Elocan Ointment is used for:
Psoriasis, Corticosteroid- responsive dermatoses
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Adult: As 0.1% cream/oint: Apply a thin film to affected area once daily.
Child Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Child: >2 yr As 0.1% cream/oint: Apply a thin film to affected area once daily for not more than 3 wk.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
The drug is contraindicated in individuals with a history of sensitivity reactions to Mometasone or any of the components of the preparation.
Precautions
If irritation develops with the use of Mometasone Furoate cream, treatment should be discontinued.
Lactation: use caution
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: use caution
Interactions
Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole) may increase systemic exposure of mometasone.
Side Effects
Side effects of Mometasone Furoate 0.1% Topical :
Burning, Pruritus, Itching, Rosacea and skin atrophy may occur.
Mode of Action
Mometasone depresses the formation, release and activity of endogenous inflammatory chemical mediators (e.g. kinins, histamine, liposomal enzymes and prostaglandin). It inhibits the margination and subsequent cell migration to the injury site, reverses vascular dilatation and permeability, resulting in decreased access of cells to the area of injury.
Note
Elocan Ointment generic name is Mometasone Furoate 0.1% Topical. Elocan Ointment is manufactured by General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Elocan is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Elocan Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.