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    Elocon is a topical corticosteroid cream or ointment used to treat skin inflammation and itching from allergic or skin conditions. It works by reducing inflammation, itching, and constricting blood vessels. Common side effects include skin rash, itching, burning, and thinning of the skin. It is contraindicated in patients with infections or known hypersensitivity to corticosteroids. Nurses should instruct patients to apply a thin layer once daily and wash hands after, use only as directed, and avoid covering the treated area with other products.

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    Elocon is a topical corticosteroid cream or ointment used to treat skin inflammation and itching from allergic or skin conditions. It works by reducing inflammation, itching, and constricting blood vessels. Common side effects include skin rash, itching, burning, and thinning of the skin. It is contraindicated in patients with infections or known hypersensitivity to corticosteroids. Nurses should instruct patients to apply a thin layer once daily and wash hands after, use only as directed, and avoid covering the treated area with other products.

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    Elocon is a topical corticosteroid cream or ointment used to treat skin inflammation and itching from allergic or skin conditions. It works by reducing inflammation, itching, and constricting blood vessels. Common side effects include skin rash, itching, burning, and thinning of the skin. It is contraindicated in patients with infections or known hypersensitivity to corticosteroids. Nurses should instruct patients to apply a thin layer once daily and wash hands after, use only as directed, and avoid covering the treated area with other products.

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    Elocon is a topical corticosteroid cream or ointment used to treat skin inflammation and itching from allergic or skin conditions. It works by reducing inflammation, itching, and constricting blood vessels. Common side effects include skin rash, itching, burning, and thinning of the skin. It is contraindicated in patients with infections or known hypersensitivity to corticosteroids. Nurses should instruct patients to apply a thin layer once daily and wash hands after, use only as directed, and avoid covering the treated area with other products.

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    Drug Mechanism of action/Side Indication/ Nursing responsibilities

    effects
    Contraindication

    Brand name: Mechanism of action: Indication: Protect skin from


    breakdown
    Elocon Topical corticosteroids Management of
    exhibit anti-inflammatory, inflammation and Ointments are more
    Generic name: antipruritic, and pruritis associated occlusive and preferred
    vasoconstrictive properties. for dry, scaly lesions.
    Mometasone with various
    Side effects: allergic/immunologic Creams should be used on
    Classification: oozing or intertriginous
    skin problems.
    • skin rash, areas, where the occlusive
    Therapeutic:anti-
    • itching, Contradiction: action of ointments might
    inflammatories
    • burning,
    (steroidal) Hypersensitivity or cause folliculitis or
    • redness,
    known intolerance to maceration. Creams may
    Pharmacologic:corticoste • dryness,
    be preferred for aesthetic
    roids • thinning or corticosteroids or
    softening of your components of reasons even though they
    Route: skin, vehicles (ointment or may be more drying to
    • skin rash or cream base, skin than ointments.
    skin
    irritation around preservative, Lotion is useful in hairy
    Dosage: your mouth, areas.
    alcohol); Untreated
    • swollen hair
    bacterial or viral
    Apply to affected area(s) follicles, ● Topical: Apply
    • spider veins infections ointmentorcream
    once daily
    • numbness or sparingly as a thin film to
    tingling, clean, slightly moist skin.
    • changes in color of
    Wash hands immediately
    treated skin,
    after application. Apply
    • blisters,
    • pimples,
    occlusive dressing only if
    • crusting of treated specified by physician or
    skin, or other health care
    • stretch marks professional.

    Instruct patient on correct


    technique of medication
    administration. Emphasize
    importance of avoiding
    the eyes. Apply missed
    doses as soon as
    remembered unless
    almost time for the next
    dose.

    ● Caution patient to use


    only as directed. Avoid
    using cosmetics,
    bandages, dressings, or
    other skin products over
    the treated area unless
    directed by health care
    professional.

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