Generic Name : FLUOCINONIDE TOPICAL ABSTRACT – Fluocinonide is a topical steroid medication cream that is used to treat...
Fluocinonide
Fluocinonide is a topical steroid medication cream that is used to treat symptoms such as inflammations and itching of the skin due to conditions like eczema, psoriasis and other allergic conditions. Being a steroid, Fluocinonide works by preventing the release of chemicals and substances in the body that are considered responsible for inflammations on the body.
DOSAGE –
- Fluocinonide is to be taken as directed by the doctors. Apply this drug only as prescribed to avoid overdose or other harmful effects.
- This cream is applied once or twice a day in small amounts over the affected area. This cream is not to be applied over a large area of skin. In case of application on the scalp, rub gently.
- This drug generally takes 2 weeks of treatment to produce effective results.
- General Adult Dosage available:
Cream – 0.05%, 0.1%
SIDE EFFECTS –
- Burning / itching of skin
- Headaches
- Sore throat
- Folliculitis
- Lightened color of skin
- Acne
- Increase in hair growth
RARE SIDE EFFECTS –
- Blurry vision
- Uneven palpitations
- Insomnia
- Weight gain
- Insomnia
- Exhaustion
- Severe skin irritation
- Skin infections
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Acarbose
- Alogliptin
- Canagliflozin
- Dapagliflozin
- Dulaglutide
- Empagliflozin
- Exenatide
- Glimepiride
- Glipizide
- Insulin
- Linagliptin
- Metformin
- Pramlintide
- Nateglinide
Fluocinonide has very minor interactions with 44 different drugs.
PRECAUTIONS –
- Provide the doctor with a detailed and accurate medical history prior to drug prescription. Notify especially in case of any kinds of skin infection or diabetic conditions.
- Do not use this drug in case of an allergy to Fluocinonide itself.
- Do not consume this cream by mouth.
- Wash hands before and after the use of this cream.
- Avoid covering the treated skin after application.
- On treating the pelvic area of a baby, avoid putting on tight diapers.
- Avoid applying this drug on the skin of the patient’s face, underarms or groin.
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