Elica Ointment 30 gm

Product Overview:

• Elica 0.1% W/W Momentasone Ointment is a powerful topical corticosteroid designed to effectively treat skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, alleviating symptoms like redness, itching, and inflammation.

Key Features:

• Size: 30 gm


• Active Ingredient: Mometasone Furoate


• Usage: Apply once daily on affected areas for optimal relief.

How it Works:

• Mometasone is a corticosteroid that works by reducing inflammation in the skin, helping relieve redness, itching, swelling, and other discomfort associated with certain skin conditions.

Benefits:

• Reduces redness and itching associated with skin conditions.


• Provides relief from discomfort caused by eczema and psoriasis.


• Prevents flare-ups and manages dry, itchy skin effectively.


• Easy application allows for targeted relief exactly where needed.

Directions for Use:

•  For redness, itching, and swelling of the skin:


• For topical dosage forms (cream or ointment):


• Adults and children 2 years of age and older—Apply to the affected area of the skin once a day.


• Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended.


• For topical dosage form (lotion):


• Adults and children 12 years of age and older—Apply to the affected area of the skin once a day.


• Children younger than 12 years of age—Use is not recommended.

Active Ingredients:

• Mometasone furoate 0.1% w/w

Side Effects:

• Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.


• Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:


• Less common


• Burning


• itching


• thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin folds together (eg, between the fingers)


• Incidence not known


• Backache


• blindness


• blurred vision


• change in ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow


• change in vision


• decreased vision


• dryness


• eye pain


• facial hair growth in females


• fractures


• full or round face, neck, or trunk


• headache


• increased thirst or urination


• irritation


• loss of sexual desire or ability


• loss of vision


• menstrual irregularities


• muscle wasting


• nausea


• redness and scaling around the mouth


• tearing


• unusual tiredness or weakness


• vomiting

Caution & Warnings:

• It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.


• If your or your child's symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems. The risk is greater for children and patients who use large amounts for a long time. Talk to your doctor right away if you or your child has blurred vision, dizziness or fainting, fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat, increased thirst or urination, irritability, or unusual tiredness or weakness.


• This medicine may cause eye or vision problems, including cataracts and glaucoma. Check with your doctor right away if you have blindness, blurred vision, decreased vision, eye pain, headache, nausea or vomiting, or tearing.


• Check with your doctor right away if you or your child has a skin rash, burning, stinging, swelling, or irritation on the skin.


• Do not use cosmetics or other skin care products on the treated areas.

Storage:

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.


• Keep out of the reach of children.


• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.


• Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

FAQs:

• Q. How long to use it for


• A. This depends on why you're using a mometasone skin treatment. Most people only use it for a few days.


• Use it for as long as your doctor has recommended. However, if your skin gets better sooner, check with your doctor before you stop using it.


• If you stop using it too soon, your condition could come back. If you need to restart treatment, you may need to use it for longer and this may increase the chances of you getting side effects.


• If you have long-term skin problems, such eczema or psoriasis, you may need it for 1 to 2 weeks, or longer.


• Once your skin is better, you can use a moisturising treatment (emollient) to stop your symptoms coming back.


• You must not use mometasone skin treatments on children for more than 5 days, unless their doctor says to use it for longer.


• If your doctor says you can use mometasone on your face, then it's usually OK to use it for up to 5 days. Only use the cream or ointment for longer than 5 days if your doctor tells you to.


• Speak to your doctor if your skin gets worse or does not get better within 14 days (or 5 days for a child) of using mometasone skin treatments.


• Q. If you forget to use it


• A. If you forget to use your cream, ointment or scalp lotion, use it as soon as you remember, unless it's nearly time for your next dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and apply the next one at the usual time.


• If you often forget doses, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to use your medicine.


• Q. If you use too much


• A. Using too much mometasone is unlikely to harm you. But if you use too much on yourself, or a child, wash the area of skin affected carefully until all the cream or ointment has gone.


• If you're worried, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.


• Q. When to Stop using mometasone


• A. Talk to your doctor before stopping treatment if you've been using mometasone for a long time. They may tell you to gradually use less of it, and use it less often, before you stop completely. This reduces the chance of your symptoms coming back.


• Using mometasone for a long time can increase the risk of having a withdrawal reaction when you stop using it. You might have a burning feeling and redness, although this may be more difficult to see on brown or black skin.


• The reaction will feel different to the skin condition you've been using mometasone for. It may cover a larger area than the area you were treating.