Overview
Flucort Skin Lotion is used for Inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Skin infections, Infections of the skin, Skin disease, Accumulation of fluid in the retina, Inflammation of the eye and other conditions. Lotion may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Flucort Skin Lotion contains Fluocinolone Topical as an active ingredient.
Flucort Skin Lotion works by providing relief from inflammatory skin diseases.
Detailed information related to Lotion’s uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.
Uses
Flucort Skin Lotion is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
Inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Skin infections
Infections of the skin
Skin disease
Accumulation of fluid in the retina
Inflammation of the eye
Side-effects
The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Flucort Skin Lotion. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
Pimples
Itching in the eye
Burning
Itching
Irritation
Dryness
Folliculitis
Hypertrichosis
Acneiform eruptions
Perioral dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis
Skin atrophy
Striae
Miliaria
Lotion may also cause side-effects not listed here.
If you notice other side-effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority.
Dosage
Flucort N Cream
Flucort Skin Cream
FLUCORT SKIN LOTION
Flucort H Cream
Flucort C Cream
Precautions
Before using FlucortSkin Lotion, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
avoid contact with the eyes
avoid wearing plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers on a child being treated in the diaper area
do not bandage, cover or wrap the treated skin area
do not take by mouth. Consult with your doctor before using this medicine on open wounds, dry, chapped, irritated, or sun-burned skin.
wash your hands before and after applying Flucort Skin Lotion. Clean and dry the skin area to be treated.
do not wash the treated area after immediately applying Flucort Skin Lotion. Also avoid the use of other products on the treated area unless directed by your doctor.
applying an excessive amount may result in pilling. Use a thinner layer or lesser quantity of medicine to avoid pilling.
avoid getting this medication in your eyes or nose or mouth.
Interactions with Flucort Skin Lotion
Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for this information.
When not to use Flucort Skin Lotion
Hypersensitivity to FlucortSkin Lotion is a contraindication. In addition, Lotion should not be used if you have the following conditions:
hypersensitivity
Composition and Active Ingredients
Flucort Skin Lotion is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)
Fluocinolone Topical – 0.025%
