Drenison 1/4 (Topical application)
Generic name: flurandrenolide (topical application route) [ flur-an-DREN-oh-lide ]
Drug class:Topical steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 7, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Cordran
- Cordran SP
- Cordran Tape
In Canada
- Drenison
- Drenison 1/4
- Drenison Tape
Available Dosage Forms:
- Ointment
- Lotion
- Cream
- Tape
Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Strong
Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid
Uses for Drenison 1/4
Flurandrenolide topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Flurandrenolide tape is used for dry and scaling skin lesions. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Drenison 1/4
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 this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine 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 flurandrenolide topical in the pediatric population. However, because of this medicine'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 this medicine, follow your doctor's instructions very carefully.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of flurandrenolide topical in geriatric patients.
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.
Other medical problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Cushing's syndrome (adrenal gland disorder) or
- Diabetes or
- Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) or
- Intracranial hypertension (increased pressure in the...