The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Side effects aren't common. See other side effects.
Less Common Side Effects
- Burning
- Itching
- Skin thinning
- Tingling or stinging sensation
- Acne-like bumps
- Skin irritation
- Dry skin
- Loose skin (loss of skin elasticity)
Elocon serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Topical steroid withdrawal: skin redness; itchy skin; burning skin; swelling skin; sensitivity to water, clothing, movement, and temperature; tiredness; trouble sleeping
Source: DailyMed
The following Elocon side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Burning
thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin folds together (eg, between the fingers)
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, or pus at the root of the hair
loss of elasticity
loss of normal skin markings
raised, dark red, and wart-like spots on the skin, especially when used on the face
shininess
Incidence not known
Burning and itching of the skin with pinhead-sized red blisters
increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs
lightening of normal skin color
lightening of treated areas of dark skin
reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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