Elosone Ht Tube Of 25gm Cream
Medical Description
Elosone HT cream is used to treat and prevent melasma (dark patches on the skin) and age spots. Melasma often appears as brown or grey patches on the face. This cream helps lighten the skin tone. It contains a combination of mometasone, tretinoin, and hydroquinone.
Avoid prolonged use unless prescribed by your dermatologist, as it contains a steroid. Do not apply it near the eyes and avoid eye contact. Wash your hands before and after application. Avoid sun exposure immediately after applying. Use Elosone HT exactly as directed by your doctor.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹140.25 |
You Save | ₹24.75 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Hydroquinone(2.0 %) + Mometasone(0.1 %) + Tretinoin(0.025 %) |
Uses | Melasma |
Side effects | Itching, redness, burning, irritation, thinning of the skin |
Therapy | DRUGS FOR MELASMA |
Uses of ELOSONE HT TUBE OF 25GM CREAM
Contraindications of ELOSONE HT TUBE OF 25GM CREAM
- If you are allergic to mometasone, tretinoin, hydroquinone or any of the ingredients of Elosone HT Cream.
- If you have skin conditions such as eczema (infected skin due to allergy), rosacea (small red pustules on the face), rashes around the mouth (perioral dermatitis) or damaged skin anywhere in the body.
- If you have a viral or fungal infection of the skin, any ulcers on the skin or tuberculosis.
- If you need to be exposed to the sun for prolonged periods (using sunscreen lotion is advisable).
- If you have a skin tumour or a family history of skin tumours.
Side effects of ELOSONE HT TUBE OF 25GM CREAM
- Itching, redness, burning, irritation and thinning of the skin.
- Skin sensitivity at the site of application.
Precautions and Warnings of ELOSONE HT TUBE OF 25GM CREAM
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a history of allergic reactions after the application of topical creams.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You think rashes or infections have developed on the skin after using this medicine.
- Avoid contact with eyes, mouth or nose. If it occurs wipe or wash it off immediately.
- You should avoid being exposed to direct sunlight, after applying this cream, to reduce the chances of photosensitization (which means skin damage due to UV or sunlight).
- Try to use a good sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and full clothes to avoid exposure.
Directions for Use of ELOSONE HT TUBE OF 25GM CREAM
- Use this medicine as directed by your doctor.
- Apply it on a healthy skin surface. Avoid applying on cuts and wounds.
- Wash your hands before and after using this medicine unless your hands are the area to be treated.
- In case your eyes come in contact with this cream, then rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.
Storage and disposal of ELOSONE HT TUBE OF 25GM CREAM
- Store Elosone HT cream in the original container in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
- Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
- Do not freeze.
Quick Tips of ELOSONE HT TUBE OF 25GM CREAM
- Elosone HT cream is used to help treat melasma/hyperpigmentation of the skin. It also helps lighten skin tone or appearance and dark spots or age spots in older people due to exposure to the sun. Do not use this cream for any condition other than that specified by your doctor....
- This medicine is meant for external application and should not be swallowed. Do not apply to open wounds or weeping areas.
- Do not use more than the recommended amount of this medicine, or do not use it for longer periods of time than directed.
- Wash your hands before and after using this medicine. If your eyes come in contact with this cream, then rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.
- Before starting Elosone HT cream, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are using.
- Avoid exposure to sun rays after applying Elosone HT cream.
- Inform your doctor if you have a skin tumour or a family history of skin tumours.
- Elosone HT cream has no anti-acne or anti-pimple action and should not be used to treat such skin conditions.
Dosage of ELOSONE HT TUBE OF 25GM CREAM
Overdose
- As Elosone HT cream is meant for external application, cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
- If you have overapplied it, then wipe out the excess medicine with tissue or cotton. Excessive use for a prolonged duration is not advisable as it can lead to hormonal issues.
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of ELOSONE HT TUBE OF 25GM CREAM
How Does It Work?
- Elosone HT cream contains a combination of Mometasone, Tretinoin and Hydroquinone as active ingredients and works by the combined action of these three components.
- Hydroquinone inhibits an enzyme known as tyrosinase, which is responsible for the production of a pigment called melanin. Melanin is responsible for skin pigmentation and melasma.
- Tretinoin is a metabolite of Vitamin A and is keratolytic. It is responsible for the elimination of melanin that has been formed. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Mometasone is a corticosteroid and it works by blocking the production of inflammatory chemicals like prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Mometasone narrows and constricts blood vessels, which are dilated (widened) and leaky and allowing other inflammatory cells into the skin to promote the inflammatory response....
Interactions of ELOSONE HT TUBE OF 25GM CREAM
Interactions with other medicines
- Since this medicine is to be used externally on the skin, it is less likely to interact with other medicines. However, always consult your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions....
- You should always tell the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparation and supplements to avoid any interaction with Elosone HT Cream.
Content Details

Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How do I use Elosone-HT??
- Follow all the directions given by the doctor. Apply it gently and as a thin film and rub/massage it thoroughly after applying, until the cream absorbs into the skin.
- Exposure to the sun should be avoided and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen to prevent the sun's radiation from reaching your skin.
- Do not use this cream more than as advised by the doctor. This cream should not be used for a prolonged duration to avoid side effects such as skin thinning, irritation.
Q: What are the precautions to be taken while applying Elosone HT Cream?
- Do not apply anywhere near the eyes, nose, mouth or any infected or exposed surfaces.
- Do not occlude (applying a polythene film) after applying this cream or use it under bandages.
- Limit sun exposure and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen while going out in the sun to avoid damage to the skin by radiations.
- You should cover the areas of skin where this medicine is applied when outdoors.
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