Fluocinolone @ - Topical corticosteroids
Drug Name:
Fluocinolone @ - Topical corticosteroids
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Drug Interaction:
No interactions with topically applied fluocinolone acetonamide have been reported.
Indication:
Allergic and inflammatory skin disease
Corticosteroids topical include- Alcometasone dipropionate, Amcinonide, Betamethasone benzoate, dipropionate, valerate, Clobetasol propionate, clocortolone pivalate, Desonide, Desoximetasone, Dexamethasone, Diflorasone, Fluocinolone acetonide,Fluocinonide, Flurandrenolide, Fluticasone propionate, Halcinode, Halobetasol Propionate, Hydrocortisone, Methylprednisolone acetate, Mometasone furoate, Prednicarbate, Triamcinolone acetonide
Refer - Betamethasone
Adverse Reaction:
Prolonged administration causes epidermal thining, telangectasia and striae(especially face and flexures). Application on eye lid and surrounding skin can cause raised intraocular pressure. Systemic absorption with adrenal suppression may be seen when applied over large areas, when skin is broken or under occlusive dressing.
Contra-Indications:
Primary infections(bacterial,viral,fungal),ulcers, hypersens,acne. Special precautions: Neonates and children,elderly,hepatic failure.
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Allergic and inflammatory skin disease Apply to affected areas 1-2 times daily or as required
Patient Information:
Corticosteroids topical include-
Alcometasone dipropionate, Amcinonide, Betamethasone benzoate, dipropionate, valerate, Clobetasol propionate, clocortolone pivalate, Desonide, Desoximetasone, Dexamethasone, Diflorasone, Fluocinolone acetonide,Fluocinonide, Flurandrenolide, Fluticasone propionate, Halcinode, Halobetasol Propionate, Hydrocortisone, Methylprednisolone acetate, Mometasone furoate, Prednicarbate, Triamcinolone acetonide
Refer - Betamethasone
Interaction with Food:
Not reported
Pregnancy and lactation:
Observe caution