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Elocon Scalp Lotion contains mometasone furoate 0.1%, a potent steroid applied once a day for scalp psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis. Prescribed online by our GPhC-registered pharmacist prescribers if suitable for you.
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Elocon Scalp Lotion is the scalp version of Elocon, from Organon. It contains mometasone furoate 0.1%, a potent corticosteroid, in a lotion with a dropper, so you can apply a few drops directly to the scalp through your hair. It is applied once a day.
It is licensed to relieve the inflammation and itching of scalp psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis. UK guidance (NICE) advises that scalp psoriasis is usually first treated with a potent steroid once a day for up to 4 weeks.
Elocon Scalp Lotion is a prescription-only medicine. Our GPhC-registered pharmacist prescribers review your consultation to check that your scalp is not infected or broken, that the skin is not thin, and that Elocon is suitable for you.
Apply a few drops to the affected scalp once a day and massage in until the lotion disappears – your hair can be wet or dry. Keep away from flames until it has dried, and wash your hands afterwards. Your prescriber will usually review your progress 4 weeks after you start.
For more on mometasone, including how it compares with other steroids, see our Elocon guide. Always read the leaflet in the pack.
| Active ingredient | Mometasone furoate 0.1% w/w |
| Steroid strength | Potent (labelled "strong steroid") |
| Licence holder | Organon Pharma (UK) Limited |
| Pack | 30ml bottle with dropper |
| Price | From £19.99, including consultation and prescription |
| How often | Once a day |
| Hair | Can be applied to wet or dry hair |
| Licensed for | Scalp psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp |
| Licence age | Not recommended under 2; 5-day courses in children; we supply adults 18+ |
| Storage | Below 25°C |
| Legal status | POM — Prescription Only Medicine |
Elocon comes in three forms, all containing mometasone furoate 0.1%.
Elocon Scalp Lotion is the only one designed for the scalp. The thin lotion and dropper let you reach the skin under your hair. If you have seen it called "Elocon lotion", this is the same product.
Elocon Cream and Elocon Ointment are licensed for psoriasis (not widespread plaque psoriasis) and atopic dermatitis on the skin. Creams are generally chosen for moist or weeping skin, and ointments for dry, thickened or scaly skin.
Use each one only where it was prescribed. If you have skin patches as well as scalp symptoms, your prescriber may recommend the lotion for your scalp and the cream or ointment for your skin.
One 30ml bottle is £19.99 and two bottles are £34.99. The price includes the online consultation and prescription. Our prescriber will only supply it if it is suitable for you.
Yes. Mometasone furoate scalp lotion is a prescription-only medicine in the UK and cannot be bought over the counter. You can get a prescription from your GP, or through our online consultation reviewed by a GPhC-registered pharmacist prescriber.
Yes. In the UK, Elocon is available as a cream, an ointment and a scalp lotion, so "Elocon lotion" usually means Elocon Scalp Lotion. It contains mometasone furoate 0.1% in a thin lotion designed for applying to the scalp through the hair.
It is licensed to relieve the inflammation and itching of scalp psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp. It reduces redness (inflammation) and itching but does not cure the underlying condition.
Once a day, apply a few drops to the affected areas of your scalp and massage gently until the lotion disappears. Your hair can be wet or dry. Wash your hands afterwards, keep it away from your eyes, and avoid smoking or naked flames after applying it.
No. Elocon Scalp Lotion is licensed for the scalp only. For skin elsewhere, your prescriber may recommend Elocon Cream or Elocon Ointment instead. Never use a potent steroid on your face unless a doctor has specifically advised it.
Yes. It contains alcohol, so do not smoke or go near naked flames after applying it, as there is a risk of severe burns. Pillowcases, hats and other fabric that have absorbed the lotion burn more easily and are a serious fire hazard, and washing may not remove all the build-up.
Use it for as long as your prescriber advises, usually with a review 4 weeks after starting. Avoid using large amounts over large areas for a long time. If your condition comes back within 2 weeks of stopping, do not restart without speaking to your prescriber, unless they have already told you to.
Possible side effects include burning, stinging, itching or tingling where it is applied, acne-like spots, inflamed hair follicles, allergic skin reactions, skin infection, thinning of the skin and extra hair growth. The lotion contains propylene glycol, which can irritate the skin. Contact a doctor if you get blurred vision, or if your psoriasis worsens or pus-filled bumps appear. If your scalp becomes irritated or sensitive after using it, stop and tell your doctor or prescriber.
Do not use it if your scalp is infected, if you have wounds or ulcerated or thinning skin on your scalp, or if you are allergic to mometasone, other corticosteroids or any of the ingredients. It is not recommended for children under 2, and we supply it to adults only.
Ask your doctor or prescriber first. In pregnancy it should only be used if the benefit justifies the risk, avoiding large areas and long-term use. If higher doses or long-term use are needed while breastfeeding, breastfeeding should be stopped.
Yes, your GP may prescribe it, or another steroid scalp treatment, if it is suitable. NHS prescription charges apply in England unless you are exempt; prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can also get it privately through our online consultation.
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