Fluocinonide (Fluonex Lidex Lidex-E Lonide Lyderm and Vanos) is a potent glucocorticoid steroid used topically as an anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of skin disorders such as eczema and seborrhoeic dermatitis. It relieves itching redness dryness crusting scaling inflammation and discomfort.The usual prescription concentration is 0.05% as a topical cream ointment or gel. The application area should normally not be covered after application.
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ATC prefix
C05
ATC suffix
AA11
CAS number
356-12-7
DrugBank
DB01047
FDA UNII code
2W4A77YPAN
IUPAC name
6α9-difluoro-11β16α1721-tetrahydroxypregna-14-diene-320-dione cyclic 1617-acetal with acetone21-acetate
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