Fluocinolone Cream and other topical products
Generic name: fluocinolone topical [ floo-oh-SIN-oh-lone-TOP-i-kal ]
Brand names: Capex, Synalar
Drug class:Topical steroids
What is fluocinolone?
Fluocinolone is a potent corticosteroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Fluocinolone topical (for the skin) is a prescription medicine used to treat inflammation and itching caused by skin conditions that respond to steroid medication.
Fluocinolone topical is available in a cream, gel, ointment, oil, and solution.
Warnings
Do not use fluocinolone to treat diaper rash.
Do not apply fluocinolone to cuts, scrapes, damaged skin, or use on open wounds.
Fluocinolone may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need regular growth checks. Talk with the doctor.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use fluocinolone topical if you are allergic to it.
To make sure fluocinolone is safe for you, 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 fluocinolone 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 fluocinolone to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.
Do not use this medicine on 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.
How should I use fluocinolone topical?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Wash your hands before and after using fluocinolone, unless you are using this medicine to treat the skin on your hands.
Apply a thin layer of medicine to the affected skin and rub it in gently. Do not apply this medicine over a large area of skin unless your doctor has told you to.
Do not cover the treated skin area with a bandage or other covering unless your doctor tells you to. Covering treated areas can increase the amount of medicine absorbed through your skin and may cause harmful effects.
If you are treating the diaper area, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers.
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