Elocon: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
Elocon contains Mometasone furoate 0.1% w/w. Listed MRP is ₹100.31 for 50 (₹2.01 per g).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹1.13 per g.
- MRP
- ₹100.31
- ₹ / g
- ₹2.01
- Pack
- 50
- Manufacturer
- Abbott
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / g | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mometasone Furoate Cream IP 0.1%w/wJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 15 g | ₹16.88 | ₹1.13 | 19 October 2026 |
| Elocon | Abbott | 50 g | ₹100.31 | ₹2.01 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Mometasone furoate 0.1% w/w brands, safety and side effects
What Mometasone furoate 0.1% w/w is used for
- Eczema (atopic dermatitis) – red, itchy, inflamed skin.
- Psoriasis plaques on the body (not widespread or scalp-only psoriasis unless advised).
- Contact dermatitis and other itchy rashes that respond to steroids.
- Short-term relief of severe insect-bite reactions or allergic skin flares, on a doctor's advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is Momate cream used for?
Momate contains mometasone furoate 0.1%, a potent steroid. It is prescribed for eczema, psoriasis plaques and other inflamed, itchy rashes, used once a day for a short course.
Can I use Momate cream on my face?
Only if a doctor has advised it, and for no more than 5 days. Facial skin is thin, and steroid creams can cause thinning, acne-like spots and rebound redness.
Can Momate cream be used for pimples or dark spots?
No. Mometasone does not treat acne or pigmentation and can make acne worse and lighten skin unevenly. Steroid creams are widely misused in India as fairness creams – avoid this.
How many times a day should I apply Elocon?
Once a day, as a thin layer on the affected area only. Using it more often or on larger areas increases side effects without extra benefit.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- eMC – Elocon Cream patient leaflet (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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