A new generation of drugs, Elokom, is intended for the treatment of diseases of the scalp inflammatory and allergic. Lotion Elokom has the following effects:
- removes skin inflammation and swelling;
- relieves itching;
- slightly dries the scalp.
The question of whether Eloc lotion is a hormonal drug or not, is significant for many. Specialists pay attention to the fact that although Elokom refers to glucocorticoid agents, absorption of 0.1% solution into the blood is insignificant. With external application lotion is almost not absorbed into the bloodstream and does not have a systemic effect on the body.
Indications and contraindications for use Elokom lotion
Hair lotion Elokom contributes to the cure of inflammation, the elimination of itching in skin diseases of non-infectious etiology. Indications for use are:
- atopic dermatitis;
- psoriasis ;
- eczema;
- dermatoses;
- neurodermatitis;
- discoid lupus erythematosus;
- red flat herpes .
Elokom lotion can also be used to treat sunburn and insect bites.
Contraindications to the use of the drug are:
- hypersensitivity to components, in the first place, to the active substance-mometasone;
- Inflammation of the skin of an infectious nature (viral, bacterial, fungal infections);
- rosacea;
- perioral dermatitis (inflammation of the skin in the mouth area);
- tuberculosis;
- syphilis;
- pregnancy and lactation.
How to apply elokom lotion?
As indicated in the instructions for use, hair lotion, like other dosage forms, Elokom (ointment and cream), are intended only as external means. A few drops of the solution are applied to the scalp of the head, and it is rubbed softly into the skin until it is absorbed. For economical use, it is recommended that the bottle with the preparation be applied as close as possible to the treated area of the skin, squeezing the drug through the drip tray in small doses. The procedure is carried out once a day. The length of the course of treatment depends on the intensity of manifestation of the symptoms of the disease and the effectiveness of the drug. As with other glucocorticosteroids, the use of all forms of Elokom should be stopped immediately after the cure of the disease.
In the instructions for the use of Elokom lotion, it is noted that if side effects (skin irritation, itching, burning, rash, sweating, attachment of secondary infections) occur, the drug should be discontinued and treated accordingly.
Analogs of Elokom Lotion
Lotion Elokom has several analogues:
- Solution for external use Uniderm , which is a complete analogue of Elokom, is indicated for use in psoriasis, dermatosis, atopic dermatitis, including on the scalp.
- Momecon lotion and mortar for external use of Momederm are referred to as structural analogues of Elokom. Lotion Momecon is a corticosteroid agent used in dermatology. The drug helps to eliminate itching, inflammation of the epidermis and has indications for use the same as Elokom.
- The solution of Momederm has antipruritic, anti-inflammatory and antiexudative action. Momederm is intended for the treatment of dermatoses, including seborrheic dermatitis.
- Lotion Kalamin is not a diluent of Elok's solution, but it is also intended for complex treatment of a number of skin diseases and eliminating itching. The modern means does not contain hormones and substances that cause allergies. The main active ingredients of the lotion are kalamin and zinc oxide.