Diflorasone (Topical application)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 13, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Apexicon
Apexicon E
Maxiflor
Psorcon
Psorcon E

In Canada

Florone
Flutone

Available Dosage Forms:

Ointment
Cream

Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Strong

Pharmacologic Class: Diflorasone

Uses for diflorasone

Diflorasone topical is used to help relieve redness, pain, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions (eg, dermatoses). Diflorasone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

Diflorasone is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using diflorasone

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For diflorasone, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to diflorasone or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of diflorasone topical in the pediatric population. However, because of diflorasone's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children may absorb large amounts through the skin, which can cause serious side effects. If your child is using diflorasone, follow your doctor's instructions very carefully. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Florone® cream, Psorcon® E cream, Psorcon® E ointment, or Psorcon® ointment in the elderly.

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of diflorasone topical cream or ointment in geriatric patients.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Diflorasone Topical application