ELOCON Reviews (MOMETASONE FUROATE)Average Rating: 3.0 (17 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ELOCON with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ELOCON | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Skin irritation | Thinning of skin Insomia | Was subscribed long ago doctor bever stated to do not continue use of this lotion i was using yhis every night for more than 18yrs. Now my skin has thinned so much that i look like i have no layer of sking on my face i have blisters and the pain is incredible. I cant leave my home without makeuo because of how horrible my face is i would never recommend this product to anyone!!! | F | 45 | 10 years Layerface | 12/4/2016 | 1 | Eczema and Mystery dermatitis | Full blown topical steroid addiction, progressively worsening mystery rash that presented as red spots over most of body surface. -insomnia -extreme pain -dysfunctional skin -oozing skin -extreme daily skin shedding -suicidal thoughts -worsening rash -isolation and embarrassment -anxiety -loss of job -extreme mental distress | This drug is dangerous if you use it for more than one week(doctor never told me that). I used it for a few months because it was the only thing that helped my rash. After learning about topical steroid addiction I now know that the rash was kicked off by OTC hydrocortisone and then worsened x10 when I started using this. In essence it caused me a horrible iatrogenic skin condition know as "topical steroid withdrawal" and it's a million times worse than the eczema I was trying to manage. NEVER use this drug for rashes! It has caused me to become essentially disabled for the next two years and I am in horrible pain every day. I will never trust a doctor again because of this. | M | 26 | 5 months 0.1% 1X day | 4/8/2016 | 2 | I had a rash on my face | I have a rash on my face and it will not go away without the elecon | hopefully I will not use it again | F | 49 | 4 days 1 percent | 11/17/2014 | 1 | Eczema | Difficult to identify whether the problems I encountered were associated with the Elocon or the underlying condition. | The systemic addiction problems associated with this drug are not publicised. The withdrawal process is HORRIFIC. Read itsan.org if you are using it or thinking of doing so for more detail. | F | 52 | 10 years 1X day | 7/4/2012 | 1 | eczema | I developed an itchy stinging rash that would keep me awake a night, and experieced upsetting mood changes. The lack of sleep had a unfortunate effect on my ability to do my job. | I would never use this again | F | 43 | 1 weeks 1X day | 7/12/2011 | 5 | Psoriasis | none | Used sparingly and correctly Elocon is wonderful for reducing redness and swelling associated with psoriasis. It isn't a 'cure', more a management tool to be used with other medications such as Daivonex. | M | 30 | 5 years | 9/12/2008 | 1 | tick eczema | pustules, hives, rash spread all over my body, increased and debilitating itching leading to bleeding, small haemorrhages under skin due to skin thinning ..... | Neither my dermatologist or pharmacist warned me about the side effects - I had to research myself after the rash got worse and hadn't cleared up after 6 months & 4 visits to the dermatologist. I could have stopped it 6 mths ago had the doctor realised the pustules were a side-effect - instead he sent me for pathology of the pus filled lesions. Then he was going to do a biopsy of a lesion on my back. All these have cleared up since I stopped using elocon. The side-effects can be debilitating. Just be warned & informed! | F | 54 | 6 months | 7/18/2008 | 5 | eczema | not seen yet, other than knowing it is a steriod which might have bad side effect if use for long time. | Elocon is very effective in clearing away my two-year-old son's eczema around his lips and knee/wrist creases. Normally the flare-up will go away in a day or two. The skin will be smooth for a few days before next round coming back. So i would classify it as temporary relief for eczema. We are still looking for permanent cure. | M | 40 | 12 months | 4/30/2008 | 1 | Rash on fingers | I developed Perioral Dermatitis as a direct result from using Elocon. | I would NEVER recommend using Elocon for anything! Elocon has many nasty side effects, one of which is Perioral Dermatitis. | F | 49 | 1 months | 3/19/2008 | 5 | Allergic Rashes | None. | It is a life saver. I have unexplained itchy rashes that break out and this takes care of them right away! | F | 42 | 10 years | 12/27/2007 | 4 | contact dermatitis | skin changes, thinning of the skin, darkened areas | I have used Elocon for over 9 years (since i was a child). I regret that I didn't use it with much caution as would be expected with steroids as i didn't understand the implications but overall i have had good control with it. It hasn't cured my dermatitis though. I dont know how much longer i will need to use it but i am concerned about the long term side effects i.e. the amount of steroids entering my bloodstream causing complications such as diabetes mellitus. | F | 23 | 9 years | 10/3/2007 | 5 | eczema | This is the best steroid medication I've used and I have had eczema since I was born. It stops the break outs so they don't spread and it's not a heavy duty steroid so you can use it on your face. I have not had one negative side effect with it, not even burning on open cuts. | F | 27 | 6 years | 2/6/2007 | 4 | Eczema | Burning sensation at site of application. | I use it for my son when his eczema flares up. It gets rid of any flare-up within a day or two. My son complains that it burns, but I notice that it only burns in areas that he's scratched, not in areas that he hasn't. I only use it when necessary, and only in affected areas. Elocon keeps his eczema under control for weeks in certain areas and months in others, and it works almost right away. It has never taken more than twice a day for two days for the Elocon to make the rash go away. My son has had eczema since he was a couple of weeks old, so we've tried everything... Elocon is the best!!! I even use it around his mouth, he used to break out there the worst... but he hasn't had a flare up there since last summer! | M | 3 | 1.5 years | 4/25/2006 | 5 | Excema all over | Got acne like pimples all over which contained pus. However, it cleared up the excema in 3 days, and then had to take anti-biotics to clear up spots! | It's great for a quick fix, and I have tried everything! | F | 32 | 4 days | 2/28/2006 | 5 | Eczema | None. | This is the best cream to stop eczema break outs. I've had eczema since I was born and this is the only thing that really works. | F | 26 | 8 years | 2/18/2006 | 5 | Dry skin problems | None | Took away soreness, itching and cleared up affected areas | M | 47 | 4 weeks | 12/10/2005 | 1 | Eczema | I had a lot of burning and stinging when applied to my hand where the Eczema was at. | F | 26 | 5 times | 3/11/2005 |
ELOCON (MOMETASONE FUROATE): This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash. Mometasone decreases swelling (inflammation), itching, and redness. Mometasone is a medium-strength corticosteroid. This medication is available in several forms including cream, ointment, and lotion (solution). Your doctor will choose the type of product based on the skin condition/area of the body being treated. FDA Approval Date: 1987-04-30 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)