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Indications/Uses
Relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses eg, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
Elica lotion may be applied to scalp lesions.
Elica lotion may be applied to scalp lesions.
Dosage/Direction for Use
A thin film of Elica cream or ointment should be applied to the affected skin areas once daily.
Apply a few drops of Elica lotion to affected skin areas including scalp sites once daily; massage gently and thoroughly until the medication disappears.
Apply a few drops of Elica lotion to affected skin areas including scalp sites once daily; massage gently and thoroughly until the medication disappears.
Special Precautions
If irritation or sensitization develops with the use of Elica products, treatment should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.
In the presence of an infection, use of an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial agent should be instituted. If a favorable response does not occur promptly, the corticosteroid should be discontinued until the infection is controlled adequately.
Any of the side effects that have been reported following systemic use of corticosteroids, including adrenal suppression, may also occur with topical corticosteroids, especially in infants and children.
Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids will be increased if extensive body surface areas are treated or if the occlusive technique is used. Suitable precautions should be taken under these conditions or when long-term use is anticipated, particularly in infants and children.
Elica products are not for ophthalmic use.
Use in pregnancy & lactation: Since safe use of Elica products in pregnant women has not been established, topical corticosteroids should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus. Drugs of this class should not be used on pregnant patients in large amounts or for prolonged periods of time. It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in breast milk. Systemically administered corticosteroids are secreted into breast milk in quantities not likely to have a deleterious effect on the infant. Nevertheless, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Use in children: Pediatric patients may demonstrate greater susceptibility to topical corticosteroid-induced hypothalamic-pituitary axis suppression and Cushing's syndrome than mature patients because of a larger skin surface area to body weight ratio. Use of topical corticosteroids in children should be limited to the least amount compatible with an effective therapeutic regimen. Chronic corticosteroid therapy may interfere with growth and development of children.
In the presence of an infection, use of an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial agent should be instituted. If a favorable response does not occur promptly, the corticosteroid should be discontinued until the infection is controlled adequately.
Any of the side effects that have been reported following systemic use of corticosteroids, including adrenal suppression, may also occur with topical corticosteroids, especially in infants and children.
Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids will be increased if extensive body surface areas are treated or if the occlusive technique is used. Suitable precautions should be taken under these conditions or when long-term use is anticipated, particularly in infants and children.
Elica products are not for ophthalmic use.
Use in pregnancy & lactation: Since safe use of Elica products in pregnant women has not been established, topical corticosteroids should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus. Drugs of this class should not be used on pregnant patients in large amounts or for prolonged periods of time. It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in breast milk. Systemically administered corticosteroids are secreted into breast milk in quantities not likely to have a deleterious effect on the infant. Nevertheless, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Use in children: Pediatric patients may demonstrate greater susceptibility to topical corticosteroid-induced hypothalamic-pituitary axis suppression and Cushing's syndrome than mature patients because of a larger skin surface area to body weight ratio. Use of topical corticosteroids in children should be limited to the least amount compatible with an effective therapeutic regimen. Chronic corticosteroid therapy may interfere with growth and development of children.
Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
Since safe use of Elica products in pregnant women has not been established, topical corticosteroids should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus. Drugs of this class should not be used on pregnant patients in large amounts or for prolonged periods of time. It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in breast milk. Systemically administered corticosteroids are secreted into breast milk in quantities not likely to have a deleterious effect on the infant. Nevertheless, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Adverse Reactions
Local adverse reactions reported very rarely with Elica cream include paresthesia, pruritus and signs of skin atrophy.
Local adverse reactions rarely reported with Elica ointment include burning, pruritus, tingling/stinging and signs of skin atrophy.
Local adverse reactions rarely reported with Elica lotion include burning, folliculitis, acneiform reaction, pruritus and signs of skin atrophy.
The following local adverse reactions have been reported infrequently with the use of other topical corticosteroids: Irritation, hypertrichosis, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, striae and miliaria.
Local adverse reactions rarely reported with Elica ointment include burning, pruritus, tingling/stinging and signs of skin atrophy.
Local adverse reactions rarely reported with Elica lotion include burning, folliculitis, acneiform reaction, pruritus and signs of skin atrophy.
The following local adverse reactions have been reported infrequently with the use of other topical corticosteroids: Irritation, hypertrichosis, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, striae and miliaria.
Storage
Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Action
Mometasone furoate, a synthetic corticosteroid, exhibits anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties.
MedsGo Class
Topical Corticosteroids
Features
Brand
Elica
Full Details
Dosage Strength
1mg / g
Drug Ingredients
- Mometasone
Drug Packaging
Cream 5g
Generic Name
Mometasone Furoate
Dosage Form
Cream
Registration Number
DR-XY47268
Drug Classification
Over-The-Counter (OTC)