Mometasone Cream in Spain: Elocom and Its Uses
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Pedro Yelamo Vera, MD
Licensed Physician No. 484814280 · Official Medical College of Bizkaia (Spain)Last reviewed: 29 October 2026
Elocom is mometasone cream, a potent steroid for eczema and psoriasis, called Elocon in the UK. Prescription rules in Spain, forms and who should avoid it.
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Elocom is the Spanish brand of mometasone cream. Mometasone furoate is a potent steroid that calms inflamed, itchy skin. It is used for eczema, contact dermatitis and psoriasis. Elocom also comes as an ointment and a skin solution for the scalp. In Spain all three need a prescription. In the UK the same medicine is called Elocon.
- Elocom (mometasone furoate) is a potent steroid for the skin, one step below the strongest group.
- It treats atopic eczema, irritant and allergic contact dermatitis, and psoriasis that is not widespread.
- Cream, ointment and scalp solution are all prescription-only in Spain.
- Not for children under two, skin folds, or under a dressing. The cream has a soy ingredient.
Dr. Pedro Yelamo Vera is a GP licensed in Spain (Colegiado No. 484814280).
For a medical emergency, call 112 or go to the nearest local emergency department. Do not wait for a video consultation or an online reply.
What is Elocom cream used for?
- Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis): dry, itchy, red patches that come and go.
- Irritant dermatitis, from soaps, cleaning products or frequent hand washing.
- Allergic contact dermatitis, for example from nickel or a cosmetic.
- Psoriasis, except plaque psoriasis spread over large areas.
It eases the redness and itch during a flare. It does not change the tendency to eczema. Keep using a moisturiser and avoid known triggers.
Cream, ointment or solution: which form is which?
- Cream (crema): light, good for moist or weeping patches.
- Ointment (pomada): greasy, good for dry, thick or cracked skin.
- Skin solution (solución cutánea): a liquid. The product sheet says it suits the scalp best.
Your prescription and the leaflet say which form to use and how often. Do not swap forms on your own.
Is Elocom the same as Elocon or Nasonex?
Elocom and Elocon are the same skin medicine under two names. Nasonex has the same ingredient, but it is a nasal spray for hay fever. Never put the cream in your nose or the spray on your skin.
| Name | What it is | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Elocom cream, ointment, solution | Mometasone furoate for the skin | Spain (prescription) |
| Elocon | Mometasone furoate for the skin | UK (prescription) |
| Generic mometasone cream | Same ingredient; MedlinePlus says the Elocon brand is no longer sold in the US | US |
| Nasonex | Mometasone nasal spray, for the nose only | Spain, UK, US |
For the nose spray, see our Nasonex guide.
How does mometasone compare with other steroid creams?
The Spanish product sheet puts mometasone in group III, the potent steroids. Clobetasol is stronger. Hydrocortisone is much milder. Methylprednisolone aceponate, sold as Lexxema, sits in the same group as mometasone. It is another option a doctor may choose, and we explain it in our Lexxema guide. A doctor picks the strength that fits the area of skin and how bad the flare is.
Do you need a prescription for Elocom in Spain?
Yes. The cream, the ointment and the skin solution are all listed as prescription-only on the AEMPS CIMA database. See our prescription status guide for how Spanish prescriptions work.
An eczema flare that your usual cream no longer controls?
You can book a video visit with a GP licensed in Spain, in English or Spanish. He checks the rash on camera and tells you whether a potent steroid is the right step.
Who should not use Elocom?
- Children under two. The leaflet says not to use the cream at that age. Older children absorb more, so they need extra care.
- People allergic to peanut or soy. The cream contains a soy-based ingredient.
- Anyone allergic to mometasone or to other steroids.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: only if the doctor thinks the benefit outweighs the risk, and not on large areas or for long.
How to use mometasone cream safely
- Do not use it in skin folds or under a plaster, bandage or nappy. The leaflet says no to both.
- Use it on the face only for a short course, as your doctor sets.
- Keep it away from the eyes, the mouth and open wounds.
- Avoid large areas of skin and long courses.
- Do not stop a long course all at once. Your doctor will explain how to step down.
Rashes that Elocom does not treat
- Fungal, bacterial, viral or parasite infections of the skin, unless the infection is treated too.
- Acne, rosacea or a red rash around the mouth.
- Thin, fragile skin, or itching around the anus or genitals.
- Nappy rash.
Our pages on eczema and skin rashes explain how a doctor tells these apart.
Side effects and when to see a doctor
Most people have no problems. Burning, itching or small spots around hair roots can happen. With long or heavy use the skin can thin, and stretch marks or lighter patches can appear. On large areas the steroid can affect the body's own hormones. See a doctor if:
- The rash is not clearly better within the time your doctor set.
- The skin weeps, crusts, hurts or feels hot. That can mean infection.
- The eczema flares as soon as you stop.
- Your vision becomes blurred.
Call 112 if your face, lips or throat swell or you struggle to breathe. Also call 112 for a fast-spreading rash with fever, or skin that blisters or peels.
Talking it through with a doctor by video
Dr. Yelamo is a GP licensed in Spain. He sees adults, children and pregnant patients by video, every day from 07:30 to 20:30 (Spain time). In the visit he will:
- Look at the rash on camera and ask what sets it off.
- Ask which creams and moisturisers you use now.
- Check for signs of infection, which a steroid would make worse.
- Explain whether mometasone, a milder steroid or a non-steroid option fits your skin.
He does not promise any test or prescription before the visit. Where clinically appropriate, following a genuine evaluation. Treatment and prescriptions are issued solely at the doctor's discretion based on evidence-based clinical guidelines.
A prescription is never guaranteed: it is issued only where clinically appropriate after a genuine evaluation, as a private electronic prescription under Spanish law. This service is for urgent, non-emergency care. In an emergency, call 112.
See how the Urgent Care video visit works. It lasts 15 minutes and costs €50.
This guide is general information. It does not replace the package leaflet or the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.
Frequently asked questions
What is Elocom?
The Spanish brand of mometasone furoate, a potent steroid for the skin. It comes as a cream, an ointment and a skin solution.
What is Elocom called in the UK?
Elocon. It contains the same ingredient, mometasone furoate, and is also prescription-only there.
Can I buy mometasone cream without a prescription in Spain?
No. Every form of Elocom needs a prescription in Spain.
Is Elocom the same as Nasonex?
They share the ingredient mometasone, but Nasonex is a nasal spray for the nose. Elocom is for the skin only.
Can I use Elocom on a baby?
Not under two years. In older children, use it only as a doctor advises, because children absorb more steroid.
Is Elocom stronger than Lexxema?
Not on the Spanish scale. Both are group III potent steroids, with different ingredients: mometasone and methylprednisolone aceponate. A doctor chooses between them.
Sources
- AEMPS CIMA: Elocom cream package leaflet
- MedlinePlus: Mometasone topical
- NHS: About mometasone for skin
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