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Flucort-N Cream
Manufactured byGLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsFluocinolone (0.025 %w/w) + Neomycin (0.5 %w/w)
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Description
Flucort-N Cream is a combination medicine which may be used for the treatment of steroid-responsive bacterial skin infections including eczema and psoriasis etc. This medicine is not recommended for use if you are known allergic to it.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Flucort-N Cream
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Flucort-N Cream
Lightening of skin at the area of application
Dry skin
Burning, itching, and irritation of the skin
Skin rash
Uses of Flucort-N Cream
What is it prescribed for?
Steroid responsive skin infections
This medicine may be used to treat steroid-responsive bacterial infections of the skin, including those associated with eczema or psoriasis.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to fluocinolone, neomycin, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
External use
This medicine is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, or open wounds.
Chronic use
High doses of this medicine should not be used for more than two weeks due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. If required, low doses can be used for long-term only under the supervision of your doctor.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Hyperadrenocorticism
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of hyperadrenocorticism due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent clinical monitoring to safely use this medicine. An alternative treatment option may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Ocular Toxicities
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of cataracts, glaucoma, or increased intraocular pressure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Apply a thin layer of the cream to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor. Contact your doctor if symptoms do not improve or resolve after two weeks of use.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Fluocinolone works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical substances that cause symptoms such as pain, redness, rashes, and swelling. Neomycin kills the bacteria by blocking the production of certain proteins that are required for their growth.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical steroids with antibiotics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 24 Jul 2019
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