Ointment Elokom - a drug that can be prescribed for allergies with pronounced clinical manifestations. It is also recommended for certain skin inflammatory diseases. When prescribing Elokom ointment, many patients are interested in whether this drug is hormonal or not, what negative consequences are possible with its use, and how to correctly apply this medication. Further we will consider all these questions.
Elokom ointment composition
Elokom is a hormonal drug, the main component of which is mometasone furoate. This substance is a synthetic potent glucocorticosteroid for external use. When it penetrates the body as a result of metabolic processes, it forms mometasone, which has a medicinal effect. Other components of the ointment are the auxiliary substances that help mometasone furoate to be absorbed better.
Indications for the use of Elocom ointment
Ointment Elokom is recommended for many dermatological diseases, amenable to treatment with hormonal agents and accompanied by intense itching, inflammatory phenomena on the skin and swelling. In this case, the drug is prescribed, as a rule, only in the event that other drugs do not remove these symptoms. Most often Elocom ointment is used for:
- atopic dermatitis;
- chronic eczema;
- simple deprive;
- discoid lupus erythematosus;
- neurodermatitis ;
- psoriasis;
- radiation dermatitis.
How does Elocom's ointment work?
This drug produces the following effect:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antiallergic;
- vasoconstrictive;
- antipruritic;
- antiexsudative.
Elokom stimulates the production in the areas of application of proteins blocking the release of elements of the inflammatory process. When applying a thin layer of ointment, it practically does not enter the blood, i.e. only local action is observed. Systemic effects on the body can occur as a result of applying the product to large areas of the skin, with a breach of the integrity of the skin, superposition of the occlusive or pressing bandage, as well as with prolonged use. Ointment is recommended to be applied once a day to the affected areas by short courses under the supervision of a doctor.
Elokom Ointment for Psoriasis
With psoriasis, the use of this agent quickly gives positive results, while the risk of side effects is minimal. Patients with a limited process Elokom can be prescribed as a monotherapy, and with common psoriasis ointment can be recommended as part of a comprehensive treatment.
Differences between ointment and cream Elokom
In addition to ointment, Elokom is also available as a cream. The difference in these forms of output is the list of auxiliary components. Ointment is fatter than cream, promotes long-term preservation of moisture in the skin, so it is recommended for skin lesions characterized by dryness. Cream, on the contrary, it is more appropriate to use with sinking skin lesions.
Side effects and contraindications to Elocom ointment
When using the drug according to the instruction, negative reactions are observed in rare cases. Possible side effects include:
- irritation;
- burning sensation, tingling, itching;
- pigmentation;
- secondary skin infection, etc.
Contra-indications ointment Elokom:
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug or to glucocorticosteroids;
- rosacea;
- perioral dermatitis ;
- tuberculosis;
- syphilis;
- postvaccinal reactions;
- the presence of a bacterial, viral or fungal infection;
- pregnancy and lactation (with caution).