Generic name: fluocinonide (topical application route) [ floo-oh-SIN-oh-nide ]
Drug class:Topical steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 15, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Lidex
- Lidex-E
- Vanos
In Canada
- Lidemol
- Lidex Mild
- Lidex Regular
- Lyderm
- Tcis
- Tiamol
- Topsyn
- Trisyn
Available Dosage Forms:
- Cream
- Gel/Jelly
- Ointment
- Emollient Cream
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Strong
Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid
Uses for Lyderm
Fluocinonide topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Lyderm
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 fluocinonide 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. For Vanos® cream, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 12 years of age.
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