A glucocorticoid derivative used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. It is usually employed as a cream, gel, lotion, or ointment. It has also been used topically in the treatment of inflammatory eye, ear, and nose disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732)
Also Known As:
Capex; Synalar; Fluonid; Fluotrex; Alvadermo; Co-Fluocin; Cortiespec; Derma-Smooth FS; Flucinar; Fluocid; Fluodermo; Flurosyn; Flusolgen; Gelidina; Jellin; Jellisoft; Synalar-HP; Synamol; Synemol; Acetonide, Fluocinolone; Acetonide, Fluortriamcinolone; Co Fluocin; Derma Smooth FS; Synalar HP; Fluortriamcinolone Acetonide; Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 6,9-difluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17-((1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy))-, (6alpha,11beta,16alpha)-