Fluocinolone (Acetonide)

Fluocinolone is a potent corticosteroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Fluocinolone topical (for the skin) is a prescription medicine used to treat inflammation and itching caused by skin conditions that respond to steroid medication. Fluocinolone topical is available in a cream, gel, ointment, oil, and solution.

Fluocinolone is a potent corticosteroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Fluocinolone topical (for the skin) is a prescription medicine used to treat inflammation and itching caused by skin conditions that respond to steroid medication. Fluocinolone topical is available in a cream, gel, ointment, oil, and solution.

You should not use fluocinolone topical if you are allergic to it. To make sure fluocinolone is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: any type of skin infection ; a skin reaction to any steroid medicine; liver disease; or an adrenal gland disorder. Steroid medicines can increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes. It is not known whether fluocinolone topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk. If you apply fluocinolone to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth. Do not use this medicine on a child without medical advice. Children can absorb larger amounts of this medicine through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to fluocinolone: hives ; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: worsening of your skin condition; redness, warmth, swelling, oozing, or severe irritation of any treated skin; high blood sugar--increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth, fruity breath odor; or possible signs of absorbing this medicine through your skin--weight gain (especially in your face or your upper back and torso), slow wound healing, thinning or discolored skin, increased body hair, muscle weakness, nausea , diarrhea , tiredness, mood changes, menstrual changes, sexual changes. Common fluocinolone side effects may include: burning, itching, or irritation of treated skin; increased hair growth; white or "pruned" appearance of the skin; rash, pimples ; or changes in color of treated skin. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Do not use fluocinolone to treat diaper rash. Do not apply fluocinolone to cuts, scrapes, damaged skin, or use on open wounds. Fluocinolone may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need regular growth checks. Talk with the doctor.

Do not use fluocinolone to treat diaper rash. Do not apply fluocinolone to cuts, scrapes, damaged skin, or use on open wounds. Fluocinolone may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need regular growth checks. Talk with the doctor.

0.025 % (0.025 (0.025)) 8 hourly Topical — -

0.025 % (0.025 (0.025)) 8 hourly Topical — -

0.025 % (0.025 (0.025)) 8 hourly Topical — -

Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .

Cream, Oint Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, Below 25°C.