Fluocinolone Acetonide
फ्लुओसिनोलोन एसीटोनाइड
What it is
Fluocinolone acetonide is a topical medication used to treat various skin conditions. It is usually applied directly to the affected area.
What it is used for
Fluocinolone acetonide is used to treat the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. It helps with itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions, including psoriasis and eczema.
- Itching
- Redness
- Dryness
- Scaling
- Inflammation
How it works
Fluocinolone acetonide works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching. It helps to calm the skin and reduce the symptoms of inflammation and irritation.
How it is sold in India
In India Fluocinolone Acetonide comes as cream and gel.
Common side effects
Most people have no side effects when using fluocinolone acetonide. However, some may experience burning, itching, irritation, redness, or drying of the skin. Acne, change in skin color, bruising, or shiny skin can also occur. If you notice any severe side effects, consult your doctor.
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Who should not take it
Do not take fluocinolone if you are allergic to fluocinolone, any other medications, peanuts, or any of the ingredients in fluocinolone topical products. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Inform your doctor if you have a skin infection, diabetes, or Cushing's syndrome. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Brand names
101 medicines sold in India contain Fluocinolone Acetonide.
Brands sold in India include Sebowash, Flucort, Sebozide, Flunol, Flucio Topical, Flucinate, Fluderm, Flucin. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
- MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM): Fluocinolone Topical
- FDA drug label (US National Library of Medicine, DailyMed)
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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