Frequently Asked Questions

Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) is not indicated for the above conditions.

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

Yes, Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) cream can be used on the face. Please avoid getting the product into the mucous membranes or into the eyes.

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

Yes, Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) can be used on the scalp but it is best to consult one’s doctor on the appropriate Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) variant to use.

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) may be used on affected skin however we do not advise its use on mucous membranes like the vulva and the anus.

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) is NOT intended to be used as a maintenance treatment. Consult your physician for the appropriate duration of treatment.

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

A thin film of Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) cream or ointment should be applied to the affected skin areas once daily or as prescribed by your doctor.

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI.

Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) cream is generally used for wet, oozing lesions and areas of the body where skin is thinner such as the face and body folds. Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) ointment is used for dry, thick lesions and areas of the body where skin is generally thicker such as the palms or soles. 

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

It is recommended that Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) be used for not more than 2 weeks. If your rashes persist or do not seem to respond to treatment, please see your doctor.

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

Generally, the cream format is used for wet lesions and the ointment format is used for dry lesions. Lesions of eczema that are wet appear as itchy, red rashes that are oozing with fluid or weeping lesions. Dry lesions appear thickened, leathery or scaly. Consult a doctor to know for sure if one’s skin condition is eczema.

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

Yes, Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) may be applied under a lotion/an emollient.

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

Yes, Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) can be used under make-up.

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

The generic name and active ingredient in Elica is Mometasone furoate.

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) may be used with caution on infants and children. Suitable precautions should be taken to avoid potential side effects. Apply thinly on affected skin once daily or as prescribed by one’s doctor. Avoid using on large surface areas. Do not cover the treated skin with gauze, cloth or any occlusive dressing.

Use of Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) in children should be limited to the least amount of days needed to manage the skin condition.

Consult one’s doctor for the ideal duration of treatment. If irritation develops, use should be discontinued immediately and seek doctor's advice. 

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) may be used with caution for diaper rash. Consult one’s doctor for the ideal duration of treatment. If irritation develops, discontinue use immediately and seek advice from your primary doctor.

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Like other steroids, it should be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women only when the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the mother, fetus or infant.

Consult one’s doctor before starting with the medication.

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

The following local adverse reactions have been reported with mometasone furoate topical formulations: pruritus (itchiness), application site reactions (irritation/rednesss), bacterial infections, folliculitis, furunculosis (small boils), acneiform eruptions (pimples) and temporary signs of skin atrophy (whitening of the skin)

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

Hypopigmentation or lightening of the skin is due to a decrease in the production of melanin, a compound that is responsible for the brown color of skin.

Injury to the skin, as well as abuse of topical steroids, may cause hypopigmentation.

Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) is not indicated for skin lightening/whitening.

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) should be stored at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.

To best preserve the quality and efficacy, Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) must be tightly sealed and stored at room temperature not exceeding 30°C. Take note of the expiration date (printed as D/M/Y) on the outer box.

References:

1. Local Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) product information leaflet/PI

Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) can be used to provide relief for the inflammatory and pruritic (or itchy) manifestations of skin conditions that are responsive to topical steroids. Consult a doctor to check if the skin effects of an insect bite will be addressed by a topical steroid.

It is not recommended to use Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) for more than 2 weeks at a time. If symptoms persist, (if the rash is still there/keeps on coming back after 2 weeks), please consult your doctor.

Mometasone Furoate (Elica®) is suitable for use in adults. As always before starting any treatments, seek advise from a health care professional.