The drug "Flucinar" refers to glucocorticosteroids, it is intended for external use. Excellent antipruritic, anti-inflammatory, antiexudative and antiallergic.
Form and composition of the issue
The drug is available in the form of 0.025% gel and 0.025% of the ointment. Active substance is acetonide of fluocinolone.
Excipients.
Gel: ethanol, citric acid, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, carbomer 980, propylene glycol, trolamine, disodium edetate, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, purified water.
Ointment: propylene glycol, anhydrous lanolin, citric acid, white petrolatum.
The medicine "Flucinar". Instructions for use: indications
This drug has a variety of indications, depending on the form of the drug.
Ointment is prescribed for the following diseases:
• seborrheic dermatitis;
• atopic dermatitis;
• erythematous lichen;
• flat lichen;
• contact eczema;
• impetiginoid eczema;
• psoriasis;
• erythema multiforme.
The gel is prescribed for the following diseases:
• skin psoriasis on the scalp;
• flat lichen, which is accompanied by very severe itching;
• seborrheic dermatitis, especially if it is common on the scalp;
• prurigo.
The gel is used to treat those areas of the skin that are covered with hair. Also, it can be prescribed when the patient does not tolerate the ointment.
The drug "Flucinar". Instructions for use: contraindications
This medication has contraindications, which you need to pay attention to before taking. Do not use the drug if you have any of the following:
• any bacterial skin disease;
• fungal skin disease;
• Tumor disease of the skin;
• vulgar and rosacea;
• viral skin disease;
• age up to two years;
• wounds on the skin;
• precancerous skin condition;
• Individual intolerance or hypersensitivity to the entire drug or to a specific component.
Medicinal preparation "Flucinar". Instructions for use: overdose
Cases when there was an overdose, occurred very rarely.
Symptoms of drug overdose include:
• increased blood pressure;
• immunosuppressive actions;
• edema.
Treatment in this case is very simple. You just need to cancel the drug and that's all.
Medication "Flucinar". Instructions for use: side effects
As a result of the use of this drug, various side effects are possible, especially in those places where the medicine itself was applied.
Local adverse reactions include:
• acne;
• inhibition of epidermal growth;
• dry skin;
• baldness;
• discoloration of the skin;
• telangiectasia;
• folliculitis;
• vascular purpura;
• atrophy of subcutaneous tissue;
• increased hair flow;
• melasma;
• skin atrophy;
• perioral dermatitis.
In cases where the patient has an individual intolerance to the drug, allergic reactions may occur. These include:
• maculopapular rash;
• hives.
It is worth noting that you should not just apply the drug forever, without special need, since cataracts or glaucoma can develop.
If the drug is applied only a couple of times oruse it very rarely, the occurrence of side effects is a very rare phenomenon. Side effects can occur with very long use of this medication.
The medicine "Flucinar". Reviews
Many patients like this drug very much. People say that it starts to act very quickly, but it is also advised not to take the drug without the necessary recommendations from the treating doctor.
Terms of sale in pharmacies
The drug can be bought only if you have a prescription from your doctor.
Terms and conditions of storage
Ointment and gel should be stored in a place that is protected from access by children, and at a temperature of no more than 25 degrees Celsius.
Gel freezing is not recommended.
The shelf life of the gel is three years, and the ointment is five.
