The drug "Elokom" (ointment), the price of which is within 300 rubles, belongs to the group of combined drugs. The medication has a keratolytic and anti-inflammatory effect. The preparation contains salicylic acid, which provokes the exfoliation of the cutaneous stratum corneum, and mometasone furoate.
The use of "Elokoma"
The medicine is recommended for eliminating inflammation and hyperkeratosis against the background of atopic dermatitis, in case of chronic psoriasis of moderate and severe course. Indications include seborrheic dermatitis.
Means "Elokom". Instructions for use. Contraindications
Do not use the medication for perioral dermatitis, syphilis, rosacea, tuberculosis. It is not allowed to prescribe the drug to children under twelve years of age, patients with post-vaccination reactions, with hypersensitivity. Contraindications to the use of the drug "Elokom" (instructions for use confirm this information) include fungal, bacterial, viral skin lesions (lichen (herpes zoster), chickenpox, herpes). Due to insufficient knowledge of the effectiveness and safety of the product during gestation, the decision on the appointment during this period is made by a specialist. There is no information on whether the drug is found in breast milk. In this regard, if it is necessary to conduct therapy during lactation, it is advisable to stop feeding.
Method of use
The agent is applied twice a day. In the morning and evening hours, the drug treats the affected areas using a line of liniment, the size of which depends on the area of the lesion. The maximum dosage per day is 15 g.
The drug "Elokom." Instructions for use. Side effect
Against the background of use, local irritation, atrophy, and burning of the skin can rarely occur locally. In some patients, rosacea has been reported in practice. The medication can cause perioral dermatitis, hypertrichosis, maceration of the skin. Instructions for use include the development of a secondary infection, prickly heat, and striae to negative reactions during treatment with the Elokom drug. When using occlusive dressings, the risk of developing these undesirable effects increases.
Additional Information
The medication is not intended for use with ophthalmic lesions. On the basis of use, suppression (reversible) of the pituitary-hypothalamic-adrenal system is possible. After discontinuation of therapy,
adrenal insufficiency may occur
. In this regard, when applied to large areas during the entire treatment, the activity of this system should be monitored. If there are signs of inhibition of its activity, it is recommended to increase the interval between the use of the drug or to suspend therapy with a transition to a less active glucocorticosteroid. In some cases, a specialist may prescribe a systemic corticosteroid. It is not recommended to apply the product on the face, groin, armpits. With the development of allergic reactions or the occurrence of secondary infection, treatment is suspended, appropriate therapy is prescribed.