Flucort Skin Cream (Fluocinolone acetonide 0.025%)

INTRODUCTION

FLUCORT SKIN contains fluocinolone acetonide which is a steroid and reduces inflammation. It is used to treat inflammatory, itchy or allergic skin conditions. It works by activating natural substances called prostaglandins and leukotrienes in the skin to reduce swelling, redness and itching. Steroid medicines can increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor before using this medicine, since it is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby.

FLUCORT SKIN may not be safe to breastfeed and ask your doctor about any risk. If you apply this medicine 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. Always use this medicine exactly doctor has told you. It is for external use only. Do not use this medicine, if you have a skin condition called perioral dermatitis which is a dry sore red rash around the mouth. The most common side effects include an allergic (itchy) reaction, irritation, a worsening of acne, rosacea and dermatitis around the mouth, patches of pale skin (depigmentation) and localised increased hair growth.

USES OF FLUCORT SKIN

Indicated for the relief of inflammatory, itchy or allergic skin conditions

HOW FLUCORT SKIN WORKS

FLUCORT SKIN works by activating natural substances called prostaglandins and leukotrienes in the skin to reduce swelling, redness and itching..

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always use this medicine exactly doctor has told you. It is for external use only.

SIDE EFFECTS OF FLUCORT SKIN

COMMON
An allergic (itchy) reaction
Irritation
A worsening of acne and dermatitis around the mouth
Patches of pale skin (depigmentation)
Localised increased hair growth

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Skin Itching:

Avoid bath in hot water because hot water can irritate the skin. Moisturizers can be used regular basis to soothe and hydrate the affected area.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor before using FLUCORT SKIN, since it is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby.

BREASTFEEDING
FLUCORT SKIN may not be safe to breastfeed and ask your doctor about any risk. If you apply this medicine to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the baby’s mouth. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

ALLERGY
Do not use FLUCORT SKIN if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to this medicine or any other ingredients in this medicine.

INTERACTIONS

Tell your doctor if you are using or recently used or might use any other topical medicines.