Fluocinolone Acetonide

Indications & Dose:

Psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, pruritus of corticosteroids responsive dermatoses; moderate to severe stable atopic dermatitis (0.01% oil) in patients _6 yr

DOSE

Message night and morning, maintainance, once or twice weekly

Contraindications:

Fungal infections; use on face, groin, or axilla. 

Side Effects:

Cautions:

Precautions:

 Viral infections, bacterial infections, children

Interaction:

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Unknown whether topical application could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable amounts in breast milk (systemic corticosteroids are secreted into breast milk in quantities not likely to have detrimental effects on infant)

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

SKIN: Acne, allergic contact dermatitis, atrophy, burning, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, secondary infection, striae

MISC: Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids has produced reversible HPA axis suppression (more likely with occlusive dressings, prolonged administration, application to large surface areas, liver failure, and in children)

Patient And Carer Advice: