Fluocinolone

Therapeutic Group

Corticosteroid, Plain

Indication Dosage

Fluocinolone is a medication used to treat skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and certain types of dermatitis. It helps to reduce itching, redness, and inflammation on the skin, making it a useful treatment for various skin problems.

Severe Inflammatory Skin Disorders Such As Eczemas and psoriasis: 

  • Adult & Children: Apply Cream/Oint 1-2 Times A Day, To Be Applied Thinly, Reduce Strength As Condition Responds 

Seborrhoea, Seborrhoeic Dermatitis And Psoriasis Of The Scalp, Inflammatory Dermatoses: 

  • Adults & Children: Apply Gel 1-2 Times A Day On Scalp and massage, Maintenance Once Or Twice Weekly.

Content

  • Cream /Gel /Oint /Lotion: Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.025%. Cream /Gel: Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.05%.

Pregnancy

Caution Advised

Stability

  • Corticosteroids, Topical

Contra Indications

  • Acne, Perioral Dermatitis, Widespread Plaque Psoriasis, Rosacea, Bacterial, Fungal Or Viral Skin Lesions Such As Impetigo, Paronychia, Erysipelas, Cellulitis, Angular Cheilitis, Erythrasma, Treatment Of Rosacea, Peri-oral Dermatitis Or Acne, Use On Face, Groin Or Axilla

Precautions

  • Acne, Perioral Dermatitis, Widespread Plaque Psoriasis, Rosacea, Bacterial, Fungal Or Viral Skin Lesions Such As Impetigo, Paronychia, Erysipelas, Cellulitis, Angular Cheilitis, Erythrasma, Treatment Of Rosacea, Peri-oral Dermatitis Or Acne, Use On Face, Groin Or Axilla

Lactation

  • Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Burning
  • Itching
  • Irritation
  • Erythema
  • Dryness
  • Folliculitis
  • Hypertrichosis
  • Pruritus
  • Acneiform Eruptions
  • Hypo-pigmentation
  • Peri-oral Dermatitis
  • Allergic Contact Dermatitis
  • Maceration Of The Skin
  • Thinning Of The Skin (the Original Structure May Never Return)
  • worsening Of Acne And Rosacea
  • Skin Atrophy
  • Striae
  • Malaria
  • Telangiectasia.
  • Rare: Adrenal Suppression
  • Cushing's Syndrome

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