Elica M cream

Description

Elica-M cream(mometasone furoate 0.1% w/w,Miconazole nitrate 2% w/w) is a combination of medium potency corticosteroid mometasone furoate and
miconazole nitrate, Elica-M is indicated for infections of skin by Candida spp. or dermatophytes
in which inflammatory and pruritic manifestations are prominent.

Description

Composition: Each gram of Elica-M cream contains:
Mometasone furoate 0.1% w/w + Miconazole nitrate 2% w/w, in suitable cream base.

* Dosage and Administration:
Apply a thin film of Elica-M cream to the affected skin areas once or twice daily.
* Precautions:
– Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroid will be increased if extensive technique is used. Suitable
precautions should be taken under these conditions or when long-term use is anticipated, particularly
in infants and children.
Use of topical corticosteroids in children should be limited to the least amount compatible woth an
effective therapeutic regimen.
– Since safe use of mometasone furoate 0.1% in pregnant women has not been established, topical
corticosteroids should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies potential risk
to the fetus.
– It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic
absorption to produce detectable quantities in the breast milk, thus a decision should be made
to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug taking into account the importance of the drug to
the mother.
– If irritation or sensitization develops with use of Elica-M cream, treatment should be discontinued.
– Excessive or prolonged use of topical corticosteroid can suppress HPA axis resulting in secondary
adrenal insufficiency.
* Contraindications: * Store between 15 – 25 degrees C. * Caution: Avoid contact with eyes and mouth.
Elica-M is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to mometasone furoate, to miconazole
nitrate or to any of the ingredients in this preparation