Flurandrenolide Cream: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Flurandrenolide Cream is a topical corticosteroid applied to the skin to treat conditions like psoriasis and eczema. It helps reduce redness, itching, swelling, and discomfort associated with various skin conditions. It is available in several forms, including cream, ointment, lotion, and tape.

What is Flurandrenolide Cream

Flurandrenolide is a topical corticosteroid medicine that is applied to the skin. It is used on skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema to reduce redness, itching, and swelling.

Flurandrenolide Cream uses

• Treats itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions, including psoriasis and eczema
• Relief of the inflammatory and itchy symptoms of skin conditions that respond to corticosteroids
• Used to treat skin rashes and other skin irritation

Benefits of Flurandrenolide Cream

• Reduces swelling, redness, and itching of the skin
• Helps calm inflamed, irritated skin conditions

How Flurandrenolide Cream works

Flurandrenolide works by activating natural substances in the skin that reduce swelling, redness, and itching. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-itch, and blood-vessel narrowing effects on the skin.

Flurandrenolide Cream dosage

Apply a small amount as a thin film and rub in gently. Use only on the skin; do not let it get into your eyes or mouth and do not swallow it. Avoid use on the face, genital and rectal areas, skin creases, and armpits unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants on a child's diaper area being treated, as this may increase side effects. Do not bandage or wrap the treated area unless your doctor tells you to. Do not apply other skin products on the treated area without talking to your doctor first.

Wash your hands before and after use, unless the treated area is your hand. Clean and dry the affected area well before applying. If using a lotion form, shake well before use. Your skin condition should improve within the first two weeks of treatment; call your doctor if it does not.

If you forget a dose, apply it as soon as you remember, but skip it if it is almost time for your next dose — do not double up. If using the tape form, clean the skin, dry it well, and let skin dry for 1 hour after removing old tape before applying new tape. Do not bathe, shower, or swim after applying the medicine.

Available forms and strengths

• Ointment
• Cream
• Lotion
• Tape

Side effects of Flurandrenolide Cream

Common

• Burning, itching, drying, or cracking of the skin
• Acne
• Tiny red bumps or rash around the mouth
• Small white or red bumps on the skin
• Change in skin color
• Unwanted hair growth
• Bruising or shiny skin
• Dry skin

Serious

• Severe skin rash
• Redness, swelling, oozing pus, or other signs of skin infection where the medicine was applied
• Irritation where the tape was applied
• Skin sores
• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash, hives, itching, swollen or peeling skin, wheezing, chest tightness, or trouble breathing or swallowing
• Signs of high blood sugar like confusion, sleepiness, unusual thirst or hunger, passing urine more often, or fast breathing
• Signs of Cushing's syndrome like weight gain in the upper back or belly, moon-shaped face, severe headache, or slow healing
• Signs of weak adrenal glands like severe upset stomach or vomiting, severe dizziness or passing out, muscle weakness, tiredness, mood changes, or weight loss
• Slowed growth and delayed weight gain in children

Warnings and precautions

• Tell your doctor if you have or have had diabetes or Cushing's syndrome, since this medicine can affect hormone levels.
• Children may absorb more of this medicine through their skin and could be more likely to have side effects like slowed growth and delayed weight gain.
• Using this medicine over large areas of skin, for a long time, or under a bandage can increase the amount absorbed into the body and raise the risk of side effects such as adrenal gland suppression and Cushing's syndrome.
• Do not use this medicine on cuts, scrapes, or damaged skin.
• Do not use longer than your doctor has told you to.
• For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Do not apply to the face, underarms, or groin unless specifically directed by a doctor.
• Do not cover the treated area with tight bandages or occlusive dressings unless prescribed.
• Avoid applying to large areas or using for prolonged periods, as absorption can increase.
• Prolonged or excessive use may cause skin thinning, stretch marks, discoloration, folliculitis, or secondary infection.
• Excessive absorption may cause HPA-axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome, increased blood glucose, or glucose in the urine.
• Children may absorb more corticosteroid and are more susceptible to systemic effects; use the smallest effective amount.
• If irritation or allergic reaction develops, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.
• If a skin infection develops, appropriate antibacterial or antifungal treatment may be needed. Stop flurandrenolide if the infection does not improve promptly.
• If there is no improvement within 2 weeks, consult a doctor for reassessment.
• Do not use other corticosteroid-containing products at the same time unless advised by a healthcare professional.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the possible risks to the baby, and should not be used in large amounts or for long periods.
• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Caution should be used when this medicine is applied by a nursing mother.

Storage

• Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children.
• Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
• Do not freeze it.
• Protect from light.
• Dispose of unneeded medications in a way so that pets, children, and other people cannot take them. Do not flush this medication down the toilet. Use a medicine take-back program.

When to see a doctor

• Get medical help right away if you notice signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, hives, itching, swollen or peeling skin, wheezing, tightness in the chest or throat, or trouble breathing or swallowing.
• Get medical help right away if you notice signs of high blood sugar, such as confusion, sleepiness, unusual thirst or hunger, passing urine more often, or fast breathing.
• Get medical help right away if you notice signs of Cushing's syndrome, such as weight gain in the upper back or belly, a rounded face, severe headache, or slow healing.
• Get medical help right away if you notice signs of weak adrenal glands, such as severe upset stomach or vomiting, severe dizziness or fainting, muscle weakness, extreme tiredness, mood changes, or weight loss.
• Call your doctor immediately if you notice severe skin rash, signs of infection at the treated site (redness, swelling, oozing pus), or new skin sores.
• If someone swallows this medicine, contact your local poison control center right away, and call emergency services if the person collapses or is not breathing.

Alternatives

• Mometasone furoate 0.1%
• Fluocinonide 0.05%
• Betamethasone valerate 0.1%