Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.025% Topical
Indications
Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.025% Topical is used for:
Psoriasis, Eczema, Tularaemia, Dermatitis,
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
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Primary infectious (bacterial, viral, fungal) ulcers, hypersensitivity, acne vulgaris. Neonates.
Precautions
Children, elderly, hepatic failure. Prolonged use on the face; contact with eyes. Pregnancy, lactation.
Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Interactions
Side Effects
Side effects of Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.025% Topical :
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.
Mode of Action
Fluocinolone acetonide is a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid that is used topically for its anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic and vasoconstrictive properties.