Elocon Cream (Mometasone) %0.1 30 g

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

ELOCON Cream 0.1%.

• Excipients: hexylene glycol, phosphoric acid, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, aluminum octene succinate starch, titanium dioxide, white wax, white petrolatum, pure water.

Please read this INSTRUCTIONS carefully before using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

• Keep these instructions for use. You can need to read again.

• If you have other questions, please talk your doctor or pharmacist.

• This medicine has been prescribed for you personally, please do not give it to others.

• Tell your doctor if you use this medicine when you go to the doctor or hospital during the use of this medicine.

• Follow the instructions in this manual. Do not use high or low doses other than the recommended dose for the drug.

In these Instructions for Use:

1. What is ELOCON and what is it used for? 2. Considerations before using ELOCON 3. How to use the ELOCON? 4. What are the possible side effects? 5. ELOCON's storage

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1. What is ELOCON Cream and what is it used for?

ELOCON is a white-white colorless, smooth and homogenous (similar to uniform) cream that contains 30 grams of cream in aluminum tubes. ELOCON is a cortisone-type hormone drug prepared for use on the skin. It is in the class of strong corticosteroids. These drugs are applied to the skin's surface to reduce redness and itching caused by certain skin problems. The ELOCON; Psoriasis (psoriasis), atopic dermatitis (eczema), irritants and / or allergic dermatitis such as mometasone furoata is used to treat some inflammatory skin diseases.

Psoriasis is a skin disease with itchy, flaking and pink spots on the elbows, knees, scalp and other parts of the body. Dermatitis is a disease that occurs when the skin reacts to external agents (eg detergents) and causes skin rash and itching.

2. Cautions before using ELOCON Do not use

ELOCON if: -mometasone furoata or to one of the excipients and other topicalin this drug

If you are hypersensitive (allergic) tocorticosteroids- In inflammatory wounds around the mouth - In skin reactions after vaccination - In chickenpox - In airplane - In skin diseases around the eyes - In general inflammatory skin diseases - Rozasea ( - Acne - a dermatitis in the mouth - If there is genital itching - In case of rash in infants - Zona (a serious skin disease caused by herpes zoster virus) - In other skin infections - In widespread plaque type psoriasis - Tuberculosis - Tuberculosis (Syphilis-sexually transmitted disease)

ELOCON'I CAREFULLY in the following cases; - If irritation or sensitization occurs during treatment, the use of ELOCON should be stopped and

necessary treatment should be initiated. - If an infection develops during treatment, your doctor willan appropriate antifungal

initiatedrug or antibacterial drug treatment. - Local or systemic (general, pervasive, affecting all body) toxic effects may be observed in long-term treatment and covered dressing applications, especially on damaged large skin surfaces or skin-to-skin contact areas. - Absorption of strong topical corticosteroids into the bloodstream can lead to symptoms of Cushing's syndrome that disappear when the treatment is discontinued (fat accumulation on the back, rounding, excessive hair loss on the back, bone resorption, especially in the lower back and pelvis), blood sugar elevation, and sugar in the urine. - Side effects reported after the use of corticosteroids by mouth or by injection may also occur with corticosteroids applied to the skin, especially in infants and children.

ELOCON is not suitable for use in the eye and around the eyes including eyelids.

When using ELOCON, you should always know:

1. This medicine is for external use in the treatment of skin diseases.cream with the eye

Avoid contact of the. 2. Use this medicine only for the treatment of skin problems recommended by your doctor. 3. If your doctor does not recommend, do nottreated skin area with wrap or any other

cover thedressing.

Please consult your doctor if these warnings are valid for you, even at any time in the past.

Pregnancy Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using the medicine.

ELOCON should not be used in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary.

If you notice that you are pregnant during your treatment, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Breastfeeding Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using the medicine. It should not be used during breast-feeding.

The use of tools and machinery ELOCON does not affect your ability to drive and use machines.

Important information on certain excipients in the content of ELOCON There are no substances that require warning.

Use with other drugs ELOCON has no known interaction with other drugs.

Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are currently using any prescription or non-prescription medicine or have recently used it.

3. How to use ELOCON?

Instructions for appropriate use and dose / frequency of application Apply once a day to the diseased skin area.

Do not use ELOCON for extended periods of time (such as in the groin or underarm area) as long as your doctor does not recommend, do not cover the treated skin area with wrap or any other dressing. Do not stop your treatment suddenly. Do not put the cream in your eyes. Do not take ELOCON for more than 5 days. Do not use for more than 5 days in children. Avoid using in large quantities for a long time to cover the large area of ​​the body.

Method and method of application: Apply ELOCON as a thin layer of diseased skin. Then gently rub until the drug disappears.

Special use cases Use in children: ELOCON is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.

Children, hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) (a system of hormone releasing organs with feedback mechanism) axis induced by topical steroids, and Cushing's syndrome (weight gain, rounded up andhigh blood

an adrenal gland disease leading topressure), they may show greater sensitivity than adult patients; because the ratio of skin surface area to body weight is greater.

Corticosteroids used in children should be limited to the lowest amount of treatment. Chronic corticosteroid therapy may affect the growth and development of children.

If you have an impression that the effect of ELOCON is too strong or weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

If you have used more ELOCON than you should use: Use the ELOCON Cream as recommended by your doctor. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist if you have used more than you should use from ELOCON.

If you forget to use the ELOCON: If you forget to use the ELOCON, use it as soon as you remember, then continue your treatment as usual. Do not take double doses to compensate for forgotten doses.

Effects that may occur when treatment is terminated: If you have been using ELOCON for a long time and your skin condition is improving, you should not stop using the cream. If you suddenly drop it, you may notice that your skin is red and you may feel burning or stinging. To avoid this, talk to your doctor; your doctor will reduce the frequency of using the cream step by step until you stop treatment completely.

4. What are the possible side effects?

As with all medicines, there may be side effects in people who are sensitive to substances found in the content of ELOCON.

Some people may experience some of the following side effects after the use of ELOCON:

Side effects are listed in the following categories.

Very common: It can be seen in at least 1 of 10 patients. Common: less than one in 10 patients, but more than one in 100 patients. Uncommon: less than one in 100 patients, but more than one in 1000 patients. Rare: 1,000 patients may have more than one, more than 10,000 patients. Very rare: less than 10,000 patients can be seen. Unknown: Unpredictable based on available data.

Very rare side effects:

- Hair follicle inflammation (ringworm) - Burning sensation - Itching

Unknown side effects: Allergic skin reactions

- Bacteria-induced and secondary (secondary) skin infections

- Acne - Infections in hair follicles - Skin thinning - Red dots like rash - Skin color opening - Stinging sensation - Tingling - Increasing hair - Skin softening and cracks

Other adverse effects reported during treatments with topical corticosteroids; skin dryness, skin irritation, dermatitis (a type of skin disease), dermatitis around the mouth and small enlarged blood vessels, softening of the skin Report of

side effects In the event of any side effects that occur in the instructions for use or not, refer to your physician, pharmacist or nurse. Also located on the side effects www.titck.gov.t site you encounter "Drug Side Impact Statement" by clicking on the icon or 0800314 00 08 number of side effects by calling the notification line Turkey Pharmacovigilance Center (TÜFAM) 'What do you notice. By informing you of any side effects, you will contribute to further information on the safety of the drug you are using.

If you encounter any side effects not mentioned in these instructions, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.

5. Storage ofKeep

ELOCONELOCON out of the reach of children and in the original packaging. Store at room temperature below 30 ° C. Do not freeze.

Use in accordance with expiration dates.

Do not use ELOCON after the expiration date.

Medicines should not be disposed of by waste water or domestic waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of drugs that are no longer needed. These measures will help protect the environment.