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Elosalic is a prescription medicine that is available as a Ointment. Secondary and off-label uses of Elosalic have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Elosalic. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Elosalic include Headache, Chills, Cough. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Elosalic as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Elosalic normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Elosalic has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Elosalic's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Elosalic related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Elosalic contraindications section.
Additionally, Elosalic may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Elosalic, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Elosalic is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Elosalic safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Elosalic during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Elosalic safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Elosalic on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Elosalic will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Elosalic on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Elosalic on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Elosalic on the Liver?
Elosalic is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Elosalic on the Heart?
Elosalic is rarely harmful for the heart.
Elosalic should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Elosalic unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elosalic habit forming or addictive?
Elosalic does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Elosalic
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Elosalic together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elosalic
Information about the interaction of Elosalic and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Elosalic is available as a cream, lotion or an ointment. It is generally applied once a day. It should be applied every day at the same time. The instructions of the doctor and those given on the prescription label should be followed properly. One must not apply it more often than prescribed and it must not be applied to other areas of the skin. The skin condition should improve in 2 weeks times. A thin layer of cream or ointment should be applied and a few drops of lotion should be applied to the affected area. It is only to be applied on the skin. It should not be applied on mouth or eyes and should not be swallowed. Its use should be avoided on the genital, rectal areas, skin creases and armpits unless otherwise specified by your doctor. Do not apply any other cream, ointment or lotion on the treated area and do not cover it with bandage or cloth unless directed by your doctor.
Yes, Elosalic can be used for the treatment of brown patches on the skin or melasma, however, it is not used alone. It is always used in combination with hydroquinone, isotretinoin and sometimes glycolic acid. Melasma is a common skin condition. It is usually manifested as brown to gray-brown patches on the forehead, bridge of the nose, cheeks, upper lip, and chin. It can also invade forearms and neck. Alongside topical treatment, protection from Sun is also suggested as a treatment.
No, Elosalic is not indicated for hemorrhoids. Please consult your doctor before using Elosalic for conditions other than the recommended ones.
Elosalic is a topical corticosteroid which is used for treating conditions like psoriasis and eczema. It is not to be used on face and that too for treating acne. Acne can be treated by using anti-acne preparations containing active ingredients like alpha-hydroxy acids, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, clay, sulfur, etc. Acne is rather one of the side effects caused by Elosalic.
No, Elosalic is not recommended to be used for ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal infection and it is not caused by any worm. It presents as a silver or red colored patch which may be swollen, itchy, scaly or dry. Ringworm can manifest in any part of the body, including groin (jock itch) and scalp (tenia capitis). The rash is usually ring-shaped on places other than face, neck or scalp. At times, the rash starts spreading. It should be treated using antifungal creams containing ingredients like clotrimazole, miconazole, etc.
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