Flucort Skin Cream

Flucort Skin Cream

Flucort Skin Cream is a topical corticosteroid used to relieve symptoms of various skin diseases such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, etc. These symptoms may include itching, dryness, redness, scaling, rashes, etc. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 3 months of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Drug = Fluocinolone

Strength = 20 Gm

Manufacturer = Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

How To Take

Flucort Skin Cream is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Dosage

Flucort 0.025% Cream

Flucort Skin Lotion

Flucort Ointment

Flucort Gel

Flucort Skin Cream

Side Effects

Burning, itching, irritation, redness

Acne

Change in skin color

Bruising or shiny skin

Tiny red bumps or rash around the mouth

Small white or red bumps on the skin

Accumulation of pus

Dry skin

Skin irritation

Swelling

Warning

Pregnancy = Flucort Skin Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Flucort Skin Cream is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Uses

Flucort Skin Cream is used to relieve symptoms such as red skin, dandruff, scaly, itchy rash on the scalp, etc. associated with seborrheic dermatitis.

Flucort Skin Cream is used in the treatment of psoriasis which is an autoimmune disease characterized by itchy patches and red skin with silvery scales.

Flucort Skin Cream is used in the treatment of eczema or dermatitis, a condition characterized by symptoms such as skin rash, redness, and itching.

Flucort Skin Cream is used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema characterized by symptoms such as skin rash, redness, and itching. The rash typically appears on the arms and behind the knees.