Elocon
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• In general, topical medications do not have the same systemic side effects as orally taken medications. However, chronic, long term use of Elocon in higher doses may impair calcium absorption and bone formation.1
• Long term use of potent topical corticosteroid preparations, e.g., Elocon may compromise the immune system and deplete several important nutrients. Vitamin C, selenium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6 and zinc may be depleted.2
• Aloe vera may increase the antiinflammatory effect of corticosteroids when applied to the skin.3
• It may be advisable to avoid licorice due to possible increased corticosteroid activity.4
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1 Buckley LM, Leib ES, Cartularo KS, et al. Calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation prevents bone loss in the spine secondary to low-dose corticosteroids in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Ann Intern Med 1996;125:961-68.
1 Lems WF, Van Veen GJ, Gerrits MI, et al: Effect of low-dose prednisone (with calcium and calcitrol supplementation) on calcium and bone metabolism in healthy volunteers, Br J Rheumatol, 1998, 37(1):27-33.
1 Lems WF, Jacobs JW, Netelenbos JC, et al: Pharmacological prevention of osteoporosis in patients on corticosteroid mediciation, Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd, 1998, 142(34):1905-8.
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2 Chesney RW et al. Reduction of serum-1,25-dihydroxyvitamin-D, in children receiving glucocorticoids. Lancet 1978;ii:1123-25.
2 Widmer P, Maibach R, Kunzi UP, et al: Diuretic-Related hypokalaemia - the role of diuretics, potassium supplements, glucocorticoids, and beta-2-adrenoceptor agonists - results from the Comprehensive Hospital Drug Monitoring program, Berne (CHDM), Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 1995, 49(1-2): 31-6.
2 Shenfield GM, Knowles GK, Thomas N, et al: Potassium supplements in patients treated with corticosteroids, Br J Dis chest, 1975, 69:171-6.
2 Gol’berg ED, Eshchenko VA, Bovt VD, et al: The effect of immunosuppressive substances on the zinc content in cells, Biull Eksp Biol Med, 1993, 116(10):412-3.
2 Yunice AA, Czerwinski AW, Lindeman RD: Influence of synthetic corticosteroids on plasma zinc and copper levels in humans, Am J Med Sci, 1981, 282(2):68-74.
2 Fodor L, Ahnefeld FW, Fazekas AT: Studies on the glucocorticoid control of zinc metabolism, Infusionsther Klin Ernahr, 1975, 2(3):210-3.
2 Atkinson SA, Halton JM, Bradley C, et al: Bone and mineral abnormalities in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia - influence of disease, drugs, and nutrition, Int J Cancer Suppl, 1998, 11:35-9.
2 Simeckova A, Neradilova M, Reisenauer R: Effect of prednisolone on the rat bone calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium concentration, Physiol Bohemoslov, 1985, 34(2):155-60.
2 Peretz A, Neve J, Vertongen F, et al: Selenium status in relation to clinical variables and corticosteroid treatment in rheumatoid arthritis, J Rheumatol, 1987, 14(6):1104-7.
3 Davis RH, Parker WL, Murdoch DP. Aloe vera as a biologically active vehicle for hydrocortisone acetate. J Am Podiatric Med Assoc 1991;81:1-9.
4 Teelucksingh S, Mackie ADR, Burt D, et al. Potentiation of hydrocortisone activity in skin by glycyrrhetinic acid. Lancet 1990;335:1060-63.
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