Elocon Scalp Lotion 0.1% 30ml (Mometasone furoate)

Elocon Scalp Lotion is specially formulated to deal with skin conditions on the scalp such as psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis. It contains the active ingredient mometasone furoate, an anti-inflammatory that is specifically used to reduce redness, itchiness, dryness and irritation on the scalp.

Elocon Scalp lotion is easy to use, just apply a few drops to the affected area once per day, for 7 – 10 days and the lotion will significantly reduce dryness, cracking and inflammation. 

• Effective within 1 – 3 days 
• Reduces itching and flaking of the scalp 
• Prescription medication only 
• Hair can be wet or dry upon application 
• Not recommended for children under the age of 2

Ingredients

The active substance is mometasone furoate, each gram contains 1 mg of mometasone furoate. The other ingredients are isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, phosphoric acid, and purified water.

How to use Elocon scalp lotion

• Always follow the directions given by your doctor.
• When using Elocon Scalp Lotion 0.1% (Mometasone) be sure to follow the doctor's instructions and read the patient information leaflet before using.
• Wash your hands before each use.
• Apply a few drops of lotion to the affected area of the scalp once a day and gently massage until the lotion disappears. 
• The hair can be wet or dry when applying the lotion to the scalp.
• It is not recommended for children under the age of 2.

Please read the Elocon Scalp Lotion patient information leaflet here before using the product.

Do not use Elocon Scalp Lotion 0.1% (Mometasone) if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or for any skin condition other than the one(s) it has been prescribed for.

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

Stop using it immediately and contact your doctor if you notice signs of an allergic reaction.

Elocon can, in rare cases, cause any of the following side effects:

• Allergic skin reactions
• Bacterial and secondary skin infections
• Acne
• Inflammation and/or infection of the hair follicles
• Thinning of the skin
• Red marks with associated prickly heat
• Loss of skin colour
• Burning
• Stinging
• Itching
• Tingling
• Excessive hair growth
• Softening of the skin and stretch marks
• Blurred vision

Other side effects that may occur with topical corticosteroids are dry skin, skin irritation, dermatitis, dermatitis around the mouth, and small dilated blood vessels.

If you experience any of the side effects in the patient information leaflet and have any concerns or if you experience side effects not listed, please do not hesitate to contact us for advice.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.