Elocon cream/ointment

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

- Thinning of the skin
- Changes in skin pigmentation
- Pins and needles (paraesthesia)
- Acne
- Allergic inflammation of the skin (contact dermatitis)
- Stretch marks (striae)
- Excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis)
- Inflammation of the hair follicles (folliculitis)
- Temporary burning and stinging on application

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

There are no significant interactions reported with this medicine.

Other medicines containing the same active ingredients

Mometasone furoate cream/ointment

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