Elocon Lotion is a steroid used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and rashes. It helps reduce symptoms like swelling, itchiness, and redness associated with the conditions.

Use Elocon Lotion exactly as instructed by your doctor. Do not use Elocon Lotion for more than the recommended duration. Spread it as a thin layer onto the skin. Do not cover the area being treated with a bandage or plaster unless your doctor tells you to. Use it regularly, but do not apply large amounts or use it for longer than prescribed.

Elocon Lotion may cause burning, stinging, and itching sensations at the site of application. These effects are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Inform your doctor if these side effects concern you or cause discomfort.

Let your doctor know about any medical issues you have, such as thinning of the skin, any skin infection, broken or ulcerated skin, and immune system problems. Also, inform the doctor about other medicines you are taking (particularly steroids). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should seek medical advice before using this medicine.

Uses of Elocon Lotion

Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching

Benefits of Elocon Lotion

In Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching

Elocon Lotion helps reduce inflammation, redness, and itching in various skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. When used regularly as prescribed, it helps soothe irritated skin, promote healing, and improve overall skin appearance.

Side effects of Elocon Lotion

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Elocon

Burning sensation
Itching
Skin atrophy
Stinging sensation
Boils

How to use Elocon Lotion

This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.

How Elocon Lotion works

Elocon Lotion is a steroid that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness, swelling, and itching in the skin. It reduces inflammation by suppressing the immune response, decreasing swelling, and preventing the release of substances that cause allergic reactions and irritation. This helps alleviate symptoms of skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Elocon Lotion is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Elocon Lotion should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Elocon Lotion?

If you miss a dose of Elocon Lotion, apply it as soon as possible. However, if your next dose is near, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose.

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Apply Elocon Lotion as a thin layer to the affected areas 2-3 times daily or as directed by your doctor.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
If you think the area of skin you are treating has become infected, you should stop using Elocon Lotion and consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Glucocorticoids

Interaction with drugs

Taking Elocon with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Minoxidil (Oral Route) Mild

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. If used together, Mometasone may increase the absorption of Minoxidil.

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Patient concerns

i am hving strong itching in between first two foot finger of right foot. the skin is getting dry and harder.

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

apply elocon cream-twice daily for 2wks

Hi are elocon 0.1% cream (10gms) & elocon 0.1% lotion , one and same ? What is it used for?Does it help in treating acne and dark spots thnx

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

No it doesn't help in acne Go to a dermatologist for a face to face check up . dnt self medicate

I travelled from agra to kerala approx 50 hrs in train so in train i dont know how the uncover portion of my body i.e hands n legs has got red spots in that itching occurs so after reach kerala i took candid-b cream n place it on red spots but i did't get any relief would u plz suggest any medicine for that.so i here attach some photographs of them

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Use elocon cream - twice daily for 2wks

Is Elocon Lotion an antifungal, an antibiotic, or a steroid?

Elocon Lotion is neither an antifungal nor an antibiotic. It is a corticosteroid that is used to reduce inflammation (redness, swelling) in various conditions.

Elocon Lotion is effective for my child. Can I extend the treatment a little longer?

You should use Elocon Lotion as advised by your doctor, especially in children. Using more than the recommended dose or even extending the duration may cause a hormonal imbalance in your child. As a result, the child may develop puffiness or rounding of the face, and there could be a delay in growth and development. Therefore, consult the doctor before trying any dose adjustments.

What is Elocon Lotion used for?

Elocon Lotion is a steroid medicine that is used on the skin to relieve inflammatory and itchy skin diseases. It also helps in reducing redness, scaling, and swelling associated with these conditions. Do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor.

How to use Elocon Lotion?

No, Elocon Lotion should not be applied to broken skin. It may cause varied side effects, which can delay the healing process. Moreover, steroids are also known to cause skin atrophy, which might worsen the associated condition.

Can you use Elocon Lotion on broken skin?

Yes, Elocon Lotion may cause local skin reactions like burning, itching, irritation, dryness, and hypopigmentation in sensitive individuals, although it is rare. Therefore, it is important to inform your doctor if you have any history of allergy or reaction before you start therapy with this medicine. In some cases, the reason for the allergic reaction could be the added ingredients to the drug. In case of any reaction, stop the treatment immediately and inform the doctor.

Does Elocon Lotion cause local irritation or skin reactions?

What are the precautions that are needed to be taken while using Elocon Lotion?

Elocon Lotion should not be used on the face. Do not use the medication for longer periods than you have been advised. Do not cover the treated area with a bandage or dressing, as this may increase absorption of the medication and raise the risk of side effects. This medicine should be used only when advised by the doctor. It should not be given to other people, even if their condition appears to be the same.

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