Comparing Fluocinolone Topical vs Fluocinonide Topical
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, Lichen Sclerosus, Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Lichen Planopilaris, Dermatitis. Fluocinolone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema, Granuloma Annulare, Lichen Planopilaris, Lichen Planus. Fluocinonide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Related suggestions Atopic Dermatitis
Eczema
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Fluocinolone topical has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 89% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Fluocinonide topical has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 55 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Fluocinolone topical side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
| Derma-Smoothe/FS, Derma-Smoothe/FS (Body Oil), Derma-Smoothe/FS (Scalp), Dermotic, Fluonid, Flurosyn, FS Shampoo, Synalar, Synalar Ointment, Synalar TS View more | Dermacin, Fluex, Fluocinonide-E, Vanos | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Fluocinolone topical:
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Fluocinonide topical:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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February 15, 1963 |
June 30, 1971 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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