Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) Revision Year: 2019 Publisher: Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited, Hertford Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 9BU, UK
Elocon Cream is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis) and atopic dermatitis.
Adults, including elderly patients and Children: A thin film of Elocon Cream should be applied to the affected areas of skin once daily.
Use of topical corticosteroids in children or on the face should be limited to the least amount compatible with an effective therapeutic regimen and duration of treatment should be no more than 5 days.
Excessive, prolonged use of topical corticosteroids can suppress hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal function resulting in secondary adrenal insufficiency which is usually reversible.
If HPA axis suppression is noted, an attempt should be made to withdraw the drug, to reduce the frequency of application or to substitute a less potent steroid.
The steroid content of each container is so low as to have little or no toxic effect in the unlikely event of accidental oral ingestion.
Shelf life: 24 months.
Store below 25°C.
5, 15, 30 and 100 gram size, epoxy lined aluminum tubes having a screw threaded neck finish sealed with an aluminum membrane. Each tube is supplied with a white high density polyethylene (HDPE) screw cap which has a piercing tip to puncture open the aluminum membrane on the neck.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Not applicable.
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