Elokom - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (cream and ointment 0.1% C, solution or lotion 0.1%) of a hormonal drug for the treatment of psoriasis and dermatitis in adults, children and pregnancy
In this article you can get acquainted with the instructions for the use of a hormonal drug Elokom. Presented are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors specialists on the use of Elokom in their practice. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogs of Elokom in the presence of existing structural analogues. Use for the treatment of psoriasis and dermatitis in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.
Elokom - Glucocorticosteroid (GCS) for external use. Has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and antiexudative action. SCS induces the release of proteins that inhibit phospholipase A2 and are known under the general name lipocortins, which control the biosynthesis of inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes, by inhibiting the release of their common precursor, arachidonic acid.
Composition
Mometasone furoate + excipients.
Mometasone furoate + Salicylic acid + excipients (Elokom S).
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption of cream and ointment is insignificant. 8 hours after application on intact skin (without occlusive dressing), 0.4% mometasone is detected in the systemic circulation with the cream and 0.7% mometasone when using the ointment.
Absorption lotion (0.1% solution for external use) is negligible. 8 hours after application to the intact skin (without occlusive dressing), approximately 0.7% is found in the systemic circulation.
Indications
- inflammatory reactions and itching in dermatoses that are amenable to therapy with glucocorticosteroids.
Forms of release
Cream for external use 0.1%.
Ointment for external use 0.1% (including Eloc C).
Solution for external use 0.1% (lotion).
Instructions for use and how to use them
Cream or ointment
Cream or ointment is applied a thin layer on the affected skin areas 1 time per day.
The duration of the course of treatment is determined by its effectiveness, as well as the patient's tolerance, the presence and severity of side effects.
Lotion
Apply several drops of Elokom Lotion to the affected areas of the skin once a day. After application, rub softly until completely absorbed from the surface of the skin. For the most effective and economical use of the drug, bring the spout of the vial to the affected area of the skin and gently squeeze the vial.
The duration of the course of treatment is determined by its effectiveness, as well as the patient's tolerance, the presence and severity of side effects.
Side effect
- irritation and dryness of the skin;
- burning sensation;
- itching;
- folliculitis;
- hypertrichosis;
- acne;
- hypopigmentation;
- perioral dermatitis;
- allergic contact dermatitis;
- secondary infection;
- maceration of the skin;
- signs of skin atrophy;
- stria;
- prickly heat;
- Cushing's syndrome.
Contraindications
- pink acne, perioral dermatitis;
- bacterial, viral (Herpes simplex, Nerpes zoster, chicken pox), fungal skin infection;
- tuberculosis;
- syphilis;
- postvaccinal reactions;
- pregnancy (use on large areas of the skin, long-term treatment);
- lactation period (use in large doses and / or for a long time);
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug or GCS.
Application in pregnancy and lactation
The safety of Elokom during pregnancy and lactation has not been studied.
GCS penetrate the placental barrier. Avoid prolonged treatment and use in high doses during pregnancy due to the risk of adverse effects on fetal development.
GCS is excreted in breast milk. If you need to use GCS in high doses and / or for a long time, you should stop breastfeeding.
Use in children under 12 years of age
Caution should be applied to the skin and intertriginoznuyu skin, use occlusive dressings, as well as apply to large areas of the skin and / or for a long time (especially in children).
Due to the fact that the ratio of surface area and body weight is greater in children than in adults, children are at greater risk of suppressing the function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system and the development of Cushing's syndrome with any local GCS.
Long-term use of GCS in children can lead to disruption of their growth and development.
Children should receive a minimum dose of the drug sufficient to achieve the effect.
special instructions
When applied to large areas of the skin for a long time, especially with the use of occlusive dressings, it is possible to get SCS into the systemic circulation and develop a systemic action of GCS. Given this, patients should be observed in terms of signs of suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system and the development of Cushing's syndrome.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Propylene glycol, which is part of the preparation, may cause irritation at the site of application. In such cases, Elokoma should be discontinued and appropriate treatment should be prescribed.
It should be borne in mind that the GCS is able to change the manifestations of certain skin diseases, which can make it difficult to diagnose.In addition, the use of GCS may be the cause of delayed wound healing.
With prolonged therapy with SCS, sudden discontinuation of therapy can lead to the development of a rebound syndrome, manifested in the form of dermatitis with intense reddening of the skin and a burning sensation. Therefore, after a long course of treatment, the drug should be canceled gradually, for example, by switching to an intermittent treatment regimen before it is completely discontinued.
Drug Interactions
Data on the interaction of Elokom with other drugs are not available.
Analogues of the Elokom drug
Structural analogs for the active substance:
- Avecourt;
- Asmaneks Twistheiler;
- Gistan-N;
- Momat;
- Mometasone furoate;
- Monovo;
- Nazonex;
- Silkarene;
- Uniderm;
- Elokom S;
- Elok Lotion.
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