Fluocinolone topical oil
Generic name: fluocinolone topical oil [ floo-oh-SIN-oh-lone-TOP-i-kal ]
Brand names: Derma-Smoothe/FS (Body Oil), Derma-Smoothe/FS (Scalp)
Dosage form: topical oil (0.01%)
Drug class:Topical steroids
What is fluocinolone topical oil?
Fluocinolone topical (for the skin) is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.
Fluocinolone body oil is used to treat atopic dermatitis (a form of eczema). Fluocinolone scalp oil is used to treat scalp psoriasis.
Fluocinolone topical oil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use fluocinolone topical oil in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Topical steroid medicine can be absorbed through the skin, which may cause steroid side effects throughout the body.
This medication contains peanut oil. Tell your doctor if you have a peanut allergy.
Children can absorb larger amounts of this medication through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks of treatment, if your symptoms get worse, or if you develop signs of a skin infection while using fluocinolone topical oil.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to fluocinolone. This medication contains peanut oil. Tell your doctor if you have a peanut allergy.
To make sure fluocinolone topical oil is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have any type of skin infection.
Also tell your doctor if you have diabetes. Topical steroid medicines absorbed through the skin may increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether fluocinolone topical oil will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether fluocinolone topical oil passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not apply this medication to your chest area if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Children can absorb larger amounts of this medication through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects, or a delay in growth with long-term use. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medication over a long treatment period.
