Flurandrenolide
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Flurandrenolide topical (for the skin) is a potent steroid medicine used to treat inflammation and itching caused by skin conditions that respond to steroid medication.
Flurandrenolide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Flurandrenolide topical (for the skin) is a potent steroid medicine used to treat inflammation and itching caused by skin conditions that respond to steroid medication.
Flurandrenolide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use flurandrenolide topical if you are allergic to it.
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 flurandrenolide 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 flurandrenolide to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.
Do not give this medicine to 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.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Flurandrenolide topical may cause serious side effects. 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 flurandrenolide topical 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 side effects of flurandrenolide topical 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.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Adult Dosage
2 to 3 times (2.5 (2.5)) As recommended. Topical —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
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 .
Storage
Store in a well closed container, at room temperature. Do not Freeze.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.