fluocinolone topical

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINT: 0.025%; CRM: 0.01%, 0.025%; OIL (body): 0.01%; OIL (scalp): 0.01%; SOL: 0.01%

Special Note

[formulation clarification]

Info: fluocinolone 0.025% ointment = medium potency; 0.025% cream = medium/low potency; 0.01% cream, body oil, scalp oil, solution = low potency

[additional info]

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dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[apply bid-qid]

atopic dermatitis

[body oil form]

Dose: apply qd-tid; Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx

[ointment, cream, or solution form (off-label)]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx

psoriasis, scalp

[apply scalp oil qd for at least 4wk]

Info: leave on overnight or >4h before washing

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINT: 0.025%; CRM: 0.01%, 0.025%; OIL (body): 0.01%; SOL: 0.01%

Special Note

[formulation clarification]

Info: fluocinolone 0.025% ointment = medium potency; 0.025% cream = medium/low potency; 0.01% cream, body oil, solution = low potency

[additional info]

Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency w/ dosage forms and strengths

dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[apply bid-qid]

atopic dermatitis

[body oil form, 3 mo and older]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx

[ointment, cream, or solution form (off-label)]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx