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Elocon ointment is a prescription-only potent steroid containing mometasone furoate 0.1%. It calms the inflammation and itching of psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis) and atopic dermatitis, applied as a thin film once a day for up to 3 weeks. The greasier base is the reason prescribers choose it for dry, scaly, cracked or thickened skin. For adults, after an online consultation with a UK prescriber.
This service is for adults 18 and over. Elocon ointment is a potent steroid: use a thin film once a day for no more than 3 weeks, and not over large areas (more than 20% of your body surface) unless your prescriber says otherwise. Don't use it on or near the eyes, eyelids, groin or genital skin, on broken or infected skin, or on the face except for a short course under medical direction. If your skin becomes more red, hot, painful or weepy, get advice the same day.
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18 years and over (licence covers children from 2; see FAQ 10)
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3 x 30g tubes
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Yes, online consultation
Elocon ointment contains mometasone furoate 0.1%, a potent topical corticosteroid (steroid). It reduces skin inflammation, helping ease the redness, swelling and itching of psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis) and atopic dermatitis. The ointment base is greasier than the cream and is the reason prescribers choose it for dry, scaly, cracked or thickened skin. If you're looking for Elocon ointment for psoriasis or eczema, a prescriber must first check that this potent steroid is suitable for your symptoms and the area affected. Elocon is a brand name; the same active ingredient is sold as generic mometasone furoate ointment, which we also supply. Our Elocon uses guide explains how mometasone works and how it compares with other steroids.
The usual adult dose is a thin film once a day, for up to 3 weeks, and not over more than 20% of your body surface area. Once the skin improves, your prescriber may tell you to stop, use it less often, or step down to a milder steroid such as Eumovate or hydrocortisone. For moist or weeping areas, the cream is sometimes preferred, and there is a separate lotion for hairy areas and the scalp. Because it is a strong steroid, it must not be used on or near the eyes, including the eyelids, and it isn't for infected skin or for itching of the groin or genitals. If it is used on the face, courses should be limited to 5 days and the area should not be covered.
Elocon is a prescription-only medicine, so it isn't available over the counter in the UK. You can request it online from our UK pharmacy after a short online consultation. A prescriber reviews your answers to check it's safe and suitable for you. If it's approved before 3pm, Monday to Friday, your ointment is dispatched the same day in plain, discreet packaging: choose Royal Mail Tracked 48, Tracked 24 or Special Delivery guaranteed by 1pm next working day. You can also see all our eczema and dermatitis treatments and psoriasis treatments.
| Medicine type | Potent topical corticosteroid (steroid) ointment |
| Active ingredient | Mometasone furoate 0.1% w/w |
| Form and pack | Ointment; 30g tube (100g also available) |
| Licensed for | Psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis) and atopic dermatitis |
| Dose | Thin film once daily, for up to 3 weeks |
| Maximum area | No more than 20% of body surface area in adults |
| Review | See your GP if no better after 3 weeks, or if it gets worse |
| Not for | Eyes and eyelids, facial rosacea, acne, skin atrophy, perioral dermatitis, groin and genital itching, nappy rash, infected skin, wounds or ulcerated skin, or children under 2 |
| Prescription status | Prescription-only medicine (POM) |
| Suitable for | Adults 18 and over through this service (licence covers children from 2) |
are 18 or over;
have psoriasis (not widespread plaque psoriasis) or atopic dermatitis that a doctor, nurse or pharmacist has diagnosed or that you've had before;
have dry, scaly, cracked or thickened patches, where an ointment is preferred over a cream;
have a flare-up on the body, arms or legs that a milder steroid hasn't settled.
This service isn't suitable if you:
are under 18;
have a rash you haven't had checked, or itching without a rash;
have widespread plaque psoriasis or pustular psoriasis;
have signs of infection: weeping, crusting, yellow or honey-coloured scabs, pus, cold sores, or a ring-shaped scaly rash;
have facial rosacea, acne, skin thinning (atrophy) or perioral dermatitis;
have itching around the anus or genitals, or a nappy rash;
have wounds or ulcerated skin;
want to treat the eyes, eyelids, groin or genitals;
are allergic to mometasone furoate, other corticosteroids, or any ingredient of the ointment.
Tell the prescriber if you:
are pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding (use only if benefit outweighs risk; do not apply to the breast or nipple area);
take ritonavir, itraconazole or other medicines that affect how steroids are broken down;
have used a steroid cream or ointment for more than 3 to 4 weeks in a row, or have thinning skin or stretch marks from one;
have glaucoma or cataracts, or a leg ulcer;
have kidney or liver disease;
have had a rebound flare after stopping a steroid;
are asking on behalf of a child (we don't supply children through this service).
Elocon ointment contains mometasone furoate 0.1%, a potent steroid. It is licensed for the inflammation and itching of psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis) and atopic dermatitis. It doesn't treat infection. Our Elocon uses guide covers how it works in more detail.
Yes. Mometasone furoate is a corticosteroid, and Elocon is classed as potent (group III) — the same potency group as Betnovate. Stronger than hydrocortisone 1% and Eumovate; weaker than Dermovate. Practical differences from Betnovate are once-daily dosing and a licence from age 2. The Elocon uses guide and the steroid cream strengths ladder compare them in full.
Yes, with a prescription. Elocon is prescription-only. Complete a short online consultation, a UK prescriber reviews it, and if suitable our UK pharmacy dispenses and delivers. A 30g tube is £16.99 ; a 100g tube is also available.
Yes. Complete our consultation: a prescriber reviews your answers and decides whether Elocon ointment is right for you. They may recommend a different treatment or ask you to see your GP in person. A private online prescription is an alternative to waiting for a GP appointment; your GP can also prescribe on the NHS.
A 30g tube is £16.99. A 100g tube is also available. The price includes your online consultation, prescriber review and dispensing by our UK pharmacy. Delivery is free over £40; see Tab 4. On the NHS in England, a prescription charge applies unless exempt.
Same strength of mometasone furoate. The ointment base is greasier and more occlusive, which is why it is preferred for dry, scaly, cracked or thickened skin. The cream is lighter and suits moist or weeping areas and daytime use. The ointment's occlusive base increases absorption slightly, which is why the 3-week limit and the 20% body-surface cap matter. There is a separate lotion for the scalp and hairy areas.
Thin film to the affected patches once a day, for up to 3 weeks, and not over more than 20% of your body surface area. Full directions, including the fingertip unit, occlusion and face rules, are in Tab 2. If there's no improvement after 3 weeks, see your GP.
Yes. It is licensed for the inflammation and itching of psoriasis, excluding widespread plaque psoriasis. The ointment base makes it a practical choice for thick, scaly plaques on the elbows and knees. Not suitable for widespread plaque psoriasis — a strong steroid over large areas can cause a flare or pustular psoriasis. Our guide to steroid creams for psoriasis covers how potent steroids fit into psoriasis treatment.
Only if a prescriber has specifically told you to. Elocon must not be used on or near the eyes, including the eyelids, because of the risk of glaucoma and cataract. It is also contraindicated in facial rosacea, acne and perioral dermatitis. If a prescriber advises it elsewhere on the face, the course should be no more than 5 days, and the area should not be covered. Through this service, we don't supply it for facial use.
Licensed for children from age 2, but the maximum area is smaller (10% of body surface area), the course is limited to 3 weeks, and it must not be used under occlusion. Not recommended under age 2. However, we only supply Elocon to adults aged 18 and over through this service. Children should be assessed by their GP or a specialist.
There is inadequate evidence of safety in human pregnancy, so it should only be used on a prescriber's instruction, avoiding large areas and prolonged use. When breastfeeding, it should only be used after considering the benefit and risk; if higher doses or long-term use are needed, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Do not apply it to the breast or nipple area. Tell us if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
Most common: burning, itching or pain where applied. Skin thinning, stretch marks, visible small blood vessels and colour changes are class effects of potent steroids and mostly follow long or continuous use, use on thin-skinned areas, or use under occlusion. Tab 3 has the full list and when to get help.
No. Elocon is contraindicated in bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic skin infections. A steroid can make an untreated infection worse and mask it. If your skin is weeping, crusted or painful, or you have a ring-shaped scaly rash, see your GP or pharmacist for an antibiotic or antifungal. Our guide on steroid and antibiotic creams for infected eczema explains more.
Many people notice the itch and redness settling within the first few days to a week. Treatment should be reviewed if the skin hasn't improved after 3 weeks, or if it gets worse. Keep your emollient going after the steroid has settled the flare-up.
If approved before 3pm, Monday to Friday, dispatched same day. Choose Royal Mail Tracked 48, Tracked 24, or Special Delivery guaranteed by 1pm next working day. Delivery options in Tab 4. Dispatch depends on prescriber approval.
Yes — same active ingredient (mometasone furoate 0.1%) and same potency. Elocon is the brand name; mometasone is the generic name. The ointment base can differ slightly between manufacturers, but the medicine works the same way. Both are available through our service. See our generic mometasone furoate ointment page if you want the unbranded version.
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