Medication Safety Issues
Sound-alike/look-alike issues:
Elocon lotion may be confused with ophthalmic solutions. Manufacturer's labeling emphasizes the product is NOT for use in the eyes.
Pediatric patients: High-risk medication:
KIDs List: Medium, high, and very high potency topical corticosteroids, when used in neonates and infants <1 year of age for diaper dermatitis, are identified on the Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics (KIDs) list; use should be avoided due to risk of adrenal suppression; systemic absorption is higher in pediatric patients than adults (strong recommendation; low quality of evidence) (PPA [Meyers 2020]).
