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Elosone is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. It is primarily used for the treatment of Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis. The alternative uses of Elosone have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Elosone. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Elosone also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Chills, Cough. While these are the most often observed Elosone side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Elosone are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Elosone is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Elosone has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Elosone related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Elosone are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Elosone may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Elosone is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Elosone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Elosone safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Elosone for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Elosone safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Elosone for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Elosone on the Kidneys?
Elosone may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Elosone on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Elosone. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Elosone on the Heart?
Side effects of Elosone rarely affect the heart.
Elosone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Elosone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elosone habit forming or addictive?
Elosone is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Elosone does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Elosone only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Elosone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Elosone
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Elosone, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elosone
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Elosone.
No, Elosone should not be used on a diaper rash as the diaper might contain an occlusive dressing which might be air and water tight causing an irritant effect on the skin of a child. Diaper rash appears as an inflamed skin portion (also known as dermatitis) on the bottoms of a baby. It develops because of wet and infrequently changed diapers, chafing and also because of the skin sensitivity. It can be cured by using good quality diapers, air drying, frequent changing of the diapers and using an ointment containing ingredients like zinc oxide, calendula, etc.
Elosone works by releasing some anti-inflammatory proteins and inhibiting the synthesis of some inflammation mediators. This provides relief to the patient temporarily.
No, Elosone should not be applied to children under the age of 2 years as the safety and efficacy have not been established yet in this age group.
No, Elosone 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.
No, Elosone is not indicated to be used for herpes. Elosone is used for treating skin rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Herpes is a viral infection caused by the Herpes simplex virus. Symptoms could be cold sores, blisters, ulcers, vaginal discharge, and pain while urinating. Prescription antiviral medicines for the treatment might include acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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