Being a modern medicinal product used in dermatology and having a high degree of effectiveness, Ecol refers to the most recent steroid products. A small number of side effects during use, a large number of indications for use, excellent reviews and a balanced composition are the main characteristics of this drug. Active substance Elokoma, quickly absorbed by the skin, has a quick and wide impact, actively restoring the upper layer of the epidermis, eliminating the lesion and restoring the appearance of the skin.
Synthetic corticosteroid with a wide impact, Ecoleus copes with even the advanced stages of dermatological diseases, since it has a high degree of absorbency. It is this quality of corticosteroids that makes it possible to call the drug one of the most effective in complex treatment of skin lesions. This article will tell readers about such things as instruction on the use of lotions, cream and ointment Ecol, their price, analogues and reviews of the drug.
Features of the preparation
Elokom composition determines the possibility for its use in the treatment of such serious skin lesions as psoriasis, eczema of different types. At the same time, the effectiveness of treatment will be the higher, than at the earliest possible time, a diagnosis was established and treatment was performed. The complex approach allows you to quickly remove the most obvious symptoms of diseases, eliminating soreness, mechanical damage to the upper layer of the skin.
The areas of application of the drug are determined by its composition, which is as balanced as possible and the use of the drug has a minimal amount of negative manifestations when used.
Elokoma as a preparation will be described by a specialist in the video below:
Elokoma composition
The active substance of the agent is mometasone furoate. Its content in 1 g of ointment is 1 mg.
Auxiliary components of the preparation are as follows:
- Vaseline purified white;
- ethylene glycol;
- phosphoric acid;
- purified water;
- wax white medical;
- propylene glycol stearate.
A high degree of efficiency is determined by the composition balance. For this reason, Elokom is considered to be one of the most active in the treatment of dermatological diseases.
Drug Forms
Elokom is sold in pharmacies, the prescription is performed by the attending physician after the diagnosis of the patient. The cost of this drug allows you to purchase it even with a budget deficit for purchase. The availability of price can also be considered an advantage of the facility.
For the treatment and cure of any type of skin diseases, the preparation is produced in the form of an ointment that has a high level of active substance concentration and is rapidly absorbed, lotion and cream. Great importance for the rate of absorption into the affected areas has the presence of lesions on the skin and its general condition. Feature of this tool can be called the possibility of using all types of its dosage forms at various stages of the pathological process of the skin.
Today, the drug can be found at a price of 210 to 235 rubles, depending on the form of release. Elokom Ointment has a concentration of 0.1%, is sold in tubes of aluminum with a volume of 15 g. The lotion also has a concentration of 0.1%, it is available in 20 ml vials. Cream with a concentration of 0.1%, in tubes of 15 g.
Pharmacological action of
The effect of the drug begins immediately after it is applied to the skin. High efficiency is due to a competent and balanced composition of the drug. Not leaving after the application of fatty traces, ointment and cream Elokom is well absorbed, the impact on the lesion begins only 40-60 minutes after application.
Having a pronounced antipruritic and anti-allergenic action, the drug stops the pathological process in the skin, provoked by mediators of inflammatory reactions. When applied to the skin, the process of producing its own protein-inhibitors of phospholipase A2 is activated, which reduces the manifestations of skin diseases.
Pharmacodynamics
Absorption of the preparation is insignificant. In the most active phase, about 0.7% of the active substance is found in the bloodstream eight hours after application. The process of healing ulcers and skin lesions begins 2-3 days after the beginning of the drug.
Blocking of provocateurs of lesions( leukotrienes and prostaglandins) occurs with the active development of intrinsic protein-inhibitors, and the speed of this process when using Elokom is quite high. According to the data of medical dermatological studies, the drug does not cause addiction to its active substance, therefore it can be used for a long time.
Pharmacokinetics
An increase in the rate of penetration of the drug into the skin is observed in the presence of superficial skin lesions, with the activation of inflammatory processes in it. Therefore, the rapid onset of the healing effect is manifested even when the pathological process is neglected.
The following are the indications for taking Elokom.
Indications
The use of the drug for various types of dermatological lesions is due to its multicomponent composition. The active substance, having a high penetration rate into the skin, immediately has antipruritic, anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictive effect, facilitating the symptoms of the disease and affecting its root cause.
The indications for the use of this corticosteroid drug include the following conditions:
- atopic dermatitis, bullous;
- psoriasis;
- cold, contact, thermal, dermographic urticaria,
- skin eczema of various origins;
- sunburn;
- is systemic lupus erythematosus;
- vitiligo;
- flat red lichen.
Different dosage forms Elocoma
Instruction for use
The use of the drug depends on the diagnosis as well as on the type of Elocoma dosage form. Cream and ointment are applied directly to the affected areas of the skin, it should be avoided on the mucous membranes to prevent the occurrence of burns.
Application of the drug should be carried out several times a day. The skin must first be cleaned, the cream or ointment is applied a thin layer until completely absorbed. Rubbing when using Elokom is not required. The lotion is also applied to damaged areas of the skin without affecting the mucous membranes. Skin wash after use of the drug is not required.
Since Elokom belongs to the category of corticosteroids, its use for one course is on average 5-7 days, after which it is necessary to take a break. And after 1-2 weeks of treatment with this tool can be resumed. When using the drug on the skin in the face, the duration of its use is reduced to 5 days. The same rule applies to children and pregnant women, in whom the active substance can have an impact on health.
Contraindications
However, due to the high degree of effectiveness, the drug has a number of contraindications that ensure the safety of health and the absence of negative manifestations when using corticosteroids.
To contraindications to the use of Elocom, the following conditions should be attributed:
- hypersensitivity to any component of the drug;
- susceptibility to allergic reactions;
- presence of venereal diseases( syphilis, gonorrhea, AIDS);
- period of activation of inflammation on the skin;
- acne, rosotsea.
Side effects of
Side effects of Elokoma treatment include increased itching and burning of the skin in the first hours after application, the appearance of acne, follicles and inflammations of a local nature. The most common side effects occur with prolonged use of the drug in large areas of the skin.
There may also be manifestations such as increased symptoms of dermatitis, the formation of papules, striae, sweating.
Special instructions
- The use of the drug during the period of bearing of the child should be carried out under the strict supervision of a dermatologist.
- Special attention is also paid to early childhood. However, as practice shows, in most cases, the use of Elokoma is possible in the presence of indications and at the age of 3-5 years.
Interaction with other drugs
The use of Elocoma in complex therapy makes it possible to obtain the most pronounced results of treatment. The action of corticosteroids is mutually reinforced. However, the dosage should be strictly observed in accordance with the doctor's instructions.
Reviews
According to the reviews of those who used Elokom in the treatment of dermatological diseases, its effectiveness is significant even in a neglected state. The appearance of the first positive manifestations is observed after 2 days from the time of the use of the drug, which can be called an important advantage in comparison with similar drugs.
At the same time, Elokom's price is affordable for most of the buyers.
Analogues
Analogues include preparations:
- Asmanex;
- Silkarene;
- Monovo;
- Gistan-N.
They have a similar effect.
On Elokoma and its counterparts in the fight against vitiligo, the video below will tell you: