Get Informed: Elocon

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Patient Comments about
Elocon

Active Ingredient(s)

Mometasone Topical

What does it do?

Elocon

This product is used to relieve the itching and inflammation of numerous skin conditions. It is a topical corticosteroid that is only absorbed by the body in very small amounts.

Last Text Update:
 2009-Nov-06 8:26 AM
Last Data Update:
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Other Names

  • Elocon
  • Mometasone Topical

How Safe Is It?

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Average Risk Rating
2: General
Pregnancy Category:
C
Black Box Warning:
No

Facts & Figures

Date Approved
30 Apr 1987
Est US Patients*
18,160
Generic Available
Yes
OTC Available
No

User Age Distribution*

27

< 21

0

21-39

1

40-59

72

60+

Age (Years)

* Estimated number of US people currently taking Elocon or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.

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Elocon Safety Report

2: General

The iGuard risk rating for Elocon is blue. It means that Elocon normally has a low risk of serious or long-term side effects if used under normal medical supervision.

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