Fluocinonide is a potent glucocorticoid used topically as an anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of skin disorders such as eczema and seborrhoeic dermatitis.[3] It relieves itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort.[3]
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| Trade names | Fluonex, Lidex, others[1] |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information |
| MedlinePlus | a601054 |
| Routes of administration | Topical |
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| Metabolism | Liver |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.005.998 |
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| Formula | C26H32F2O7 |
| Molar mass | 494.532 g·mol−1 |
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A common potential adverse effect is skin atrophy (thinning of the skin).[4]
In 2021, it was the 249th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 1 million prescriptions.[5][6]
Veterinary uses
editFluocinonide is used in veterinary medicine. It is a treatment for allergies in dogs.[7] Natural systemic cortisol concentrations can be suppressed for weeks after one week of topical exposure.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Fluocinonide Topical". MedlinePlus Drug Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ^ "FDA-sourced list of all drugs with black box warnings (Use Download Full Results and View Query links.)". nctr-crs.fda.gov. FDA. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Fluocinonide Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Jablonska S, Groniowska M, Dabroswki J (February 1979). "Comparative evaluation of skin atrophy in man induced by topical corticoids". The British Journal of Dermatology. 100 (2): 193–206. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.1979.tb05561.x. PMID 154921. S2CID 30656827.
- ^ "The Top 300 of 2021". ClinCalc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Fluocinonide - Drug Usage Statistics". ClinCalc. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Dog Allergies. Squidoo (Report).
- ^ Zenoble RD, Kemppainen RJ (September 1987). "Adrenocortical suppression by topically applied corticosteroids in healthy dogs". Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 191 (6): 685–688. PMID 2824410.
