Active ingredient: Fluocinonide - Brands, Medical Use, Clinical Data

Brands, Medical Use, Clinical Data

Drug Category

• Anti-Allergic Agents
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents
• Glucocorticoids

Dosage Forms

• Cream
• Gel
• Jelly
• Ointment

Brands / Synonyms

Bestasone; Biscosal; Cortalar; Flucinar; Fluocinolide; Fluocinolide acetate; Fluocinolone acetonide acetate; Fluocinonide Emulsified Base; Fluocinonide [USAN:BAN:INN:JAN]; Fluocinonido [INN-Spanish]; Fluocinonidum [INN-Latin]; Fluzon; Lidex; Lidex E; Metosyn; Straderm; Synalar acetate; Topsymin; Topsyn; Vanos

Indications

A topical anti-inflammatory product for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

Pharmacology

Not Available

Mechanism of Action

Not Available

Absorption

The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids is determined by many factors including the vehicle, the integrity of the epidermal barrier, and the use of occlusive dressings.

Toxicity

Side effects may include acne-like eruptions, burning, dryness, excessive hair growth, infection of the skin, irritation, itching, lack of skin color, prickly heat, skin inflammation, skin loss or softening, stretch marks

Biotrnasformation / Drug Metabolism

Primarily hepatic

Contraindications

Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.

Drug Interactions

No information provided.