Generic Name

Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.025% Topical

Precaution

Children, elderly, hepatic failure. Prolonged use on the face; contact with eyes. Pregnancy, lactation. Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Indication

Psoriasis, Eczema, Tularaemia, Dermatitis,

Contra Indication

Primary infectious (bacterial, viral, fungal) ulcers, hypersensitivity, acne vulgaris. Neonates.

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

Prolonged admin causes epidermal thinning, telangiectasia and striae (especially face and flexures). Application on eyelid and surrounding skin can cause raised intraocular pressure, cataracts, glaucoma, corneal ulcers and raised intracranial pressure. Systemic absorption with adrenal suppression may be seen when applied over large areas, when skin is broken or under occlusive dressing. Contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, papular disorder, mild depigmentation.

Pregnancy Category

Mode of Action

Fluocinolone acetonide is a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid that is used topically for its anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic and vasoconstrictive properties.

Interaction

N/A

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Inflammatory/Pruritic Dermatoses, Eczemas, Lichen Planus, Burns Adult: Apply onto affected area(s) 2-4 times daily.

Child Dose

N/A

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

N/A