Elicasal Ointment
Mometasone Furoate 0.1% Topical
1/50mg per g
Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals Company Ltd.
| Pack size | 30g Collapsible Tube |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | SAUDI ARABIA |
| Agent | Unicare for Medical Trading |
| Retail Price | 25.50 AED |
Indications
Elicasal Ointment is used for:
Psoriasis, Corticosteroid- responsive dermatoses
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Adult: As 0.1% cream/oint: Apply a thin film to affected area once daily.
Child Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Child: >2 yr As 0.1% cream/oint: Apply a thin film to affected area once daily for not more than 3 wk.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
The drug is contraindicated in individuals with a history of sensitivity reactions to Mometasone or any of the components of the preparation.
Precautions
If irritation develops with the use of Mometasone Furoate cream, treatment should be discontinued.
Lactation: use caution
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: use caution
Interactions
Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole) may increase systemic exposure of mometasone.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Mometasone Furoate 0.1% Topical :
Burning, Pruritus, Itching, Rosacea and skin atrophy may occur.
Mechanism of Action
Mometasone depresses the formation, release and activity of endogenous inflammatory chemical mediators (e.g. kinins, histamine, liposomal enzymes and prostaglandin). It inhibits the margination and subsequent cell migration to the injury site, reverses vascular dilatation and permeability, resulting in decreased access of cells to the area of injury.
Note
Elicasal 1/50mg per g Ointment manufactured by Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals Company Ltd.. Its generic name is Mometasone Furoate 0.1% Topical. Elicasal is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Elicasal Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.