Fluocinonide Topical Solution Description

Fluocinonide Topical Solution is a potent topical corticosteroid that may be prescribed to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions. These may include eczema, psoriasis, allergic reactions, and rashes. By calming the symptoms of these skin conditions, you can avoid a possible infection.

Stop the Itch and Reduce the Risk of Infection

When applied as directed, Fluocinonide Topical Solution will be absorbed into your skin cells and stop these cells from producing various inflammation-causing chemicals, including prostaglandins that are normally released when the skin reacts to allergens or irritation. Fluocinonide Topical Solution is a prescription strength generic medication. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.

Conditions Treated by Fluocinonide Topical Solution

Topical corticosteroids such as Fluocinonide Topical Solution are used to suppress the inflammation in the skin that causes flare-ups of eczema and other skin conditions. Eczema refers to a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by dry skin with patches that are red and intensely itchy. These patches of eczema may ooze, become scaly, crusted, or hardened. Symptoms of eczema can range from mild to severe, and can occur anywhere on the skin. There are many types of eczema, with the most common one being atopic dermatitis.

Fluocinonide Topical Solution does not cure eczema as it has no effect on the underlying cause of the inflammation, but it does control the flare-up and relieve the symptoms, such as itching and redness. Controlling the itching reduces the desire to scratch and therefore reduces the chance of the eczema becoming infected.

Before Fluocinonide Topical Solution is Prescribed

Steroid medicines may increase the glucose levels in your blood or urine so you may also need to adjust the dose of your medications if you have diabetes. Fluocinonide Topical Solution should not be applied to broken or infected skin. Ask your doctor before treating a baby’s diaper rash as Fluocinonide is considered to be potent.

Fluocinonide Topical Solution Precautions and Proper Use

You should not cover treated skin areas with a bandage or other covering unless your doctor has told you to. Inform your doctor if your condition persists or gets worse after two weeks of treatment with Fluocinonide Topical Solution. Store all medications out of children’s reach and never share them with anyone else.

Possible Side Effects of Fluocinonide Topical Solution

• Itching
• Burning
• Dryness
• Irritation
• Headache
• Lighter color of treated skin

You should stop applying Fluocinonide Topical Solution and call your doctor if you experience severe skin irritation where the medicine is applied or if you observe signs of skin infection.

Drugs Similar to Fluocinonide Topical Solution

• Topicort Gel
• Cutivate Cream
• Valisone G Cream