Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Capex
  2. Derma-SmootheFS
  3. Synalar

Canadian Brand Name

  1. Fluoderm Mild Cream
  2. Fluoderm Mild Ointment
  3. Fluoderm Regular Cream
  4. Fluoderm Regular Ointment
  5. Fluolar Mild
  6. Fluolar Regular
  7. Fluonide Mild-Cream
  8. Synalar Mild
  9. Synalar Regular
  10. Synamol

Descriptions


Fluocinolone topical is used to relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Fluocinolone scalp oil is used to treat psoriasis of the scalp, and fluocinolone shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Ointment
  • Cream
  • Oil
  • Solution
  • Shampoo

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