Elicasal Oint 30 gm

Description

Elicasal™ ointment contains two active ingredients, mometasone furoate and salicylic acid. Mometasone furoate belongs to a group of medicines called topical corticosteroids. It is classified as a “Medium high potent corticosteroid”. These medicines are put on the surface of the skin to reduce the redness and itchiness caused by certain skin problems. Salicylic acid softens the top layer of scales on the surface of the skin, which are caused by your skin problem. This allows the mometasone furoate to reach the diseased skin underneath to help heal it. In adults and children, Elicasal™ ointment is used to treat skin conditions where the outer surface of the skin is covered by a layer of scales. Your ointment will remove the layer of scales and reduce the redness and itchiness caused by your skin problem. How to use Usual dosage Usually for adults and children, a thin layer of Elicasal™ ointment should be gently rubbed on the affected area of skin twice a day. Not recommended for children under the age of 2 years. You should always follow these instructions when using ElicasalTM ointment: Do not use a large amount of ointment on large areas of the body for a long time (for example every day for many weeks or months) unless your doctor advice. Avoid getting the ointment in your eyes. Do not use the ointment on your face for more than 5 days Do not apply the ointment to children, on any part of their body, for more than 5 days. Do not put the ointment under your child 's nappy, as this makes it easier for the active drug to pass through the skin and possibly cause some unwanted effects. You should check with your doctor before covering the treated areas with a bandage or plaster. Treated areas on the face or in children should not be covered with a bandage or plaster. Warnings and precautions Do not use Elicasal™ ointment If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to mometasone furoate, salicylic acid or any of the other ingredients in Elicasal™ ointment. On any other skin problem as it could make it worse especially rosacea (a skin condition affecting the face), acne, dermatitis (skin inflammation) around the mouth, genital itching, nappy rash, cold sores, chickenpox or other skin conditions. On shingles, warts, ulcerated skin, wounds. Pregnancy and breast-feeding You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, before you start using Elicasal™ ointment. Side Effects If you experience any of the following symptoms you should contact your doctor or go to the hospital straight away: A few people may find that they suffer from some of the following side effects after using Elicasal™ : Thinning of the skin, stinging, blistering, peeling, swelling, itching, burning, skin rash, dryness of the skin and you may notice red marks. This can happen more easily in infants and children. Inflammation of the hair follicles, excessive hair growth, reduced skin pigmentation and allergic skin reactions. Dermatitis (skin inflammation), a condition brought on by the skin reacting to outside agent e.g. detergents, causing the skin to become red and itchy. Storage Information Do not store above 30 ºC. Advice to be used within 3 months of tube opening. Ingredients Each gram contains the active substances: Mometasone furoate 1 mg and salicylic acid 50 mg. The other ingredient is white petroleum jelly. Specifications Elicasal™ ointment is an off white homogenous smooth ointment, free from grit or lumps.