Flucort 0.025% (20 gm)

Warning

What are the side effects of Flucort 0.025 cream?

The key side effects of using Flucort cream include:

• Burning
• Itching
• Irritation
• Dryness
• Folliculitis
• Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
• Acneiform eruptions
• Hypopigmentation (lightening of skin color)
• Perioral Dermatitis (rash around the mouth)
• Allergic contact Dermatitis
• Skin maceration
• Secondary infections
• Skin atrophy (thinning of the skin)
• Striae (stretch marks)
• Miliaria (sweat rash)

Interactions

Flucort Cream 0.025% is applied topically to the skin, which minimizes the likelihood of interactions with medications taken orally. Here are the key interactions and precautions associated with Flucort Cream:

• Drug-drug interactions: No interactions have been identified with other medications
• Drug-food interactions: No interactions have been identified with food
• Drug-disease interactions: Flucort Cream should be used with caution in individuals with skin infections, liver disease, adrenal gland disorders, and diabetes
• Alcohol: No interactions have been established between Flucort Cream and alcohol

Precautions and Warnings

Some of the precautions & warnings include:

• Missed dose: If you forget to apply Flucort cream 0.025%, use it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed dose and proceed with your regular dosing routine. Avoid applying a double amount to compensate for the missed dose
• Overdose: If you suspect an overdose of Flucort cream, wash the affected area with water and contact your doctor immediately. Overdose symptoms may include excessive skin irritation and other systemic effects
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: The cream should be used with caution during pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby. It may get excreted in breast milk, so it should be used cautiously by breastfeeding mothers
• Skin conditions and infections: Do not use Flucort Cream for any untreated skin condition or infection. Avoid using it on damaged skin or open wounds. It can increase the risk of infections by suppressing the immune system
• General precautions: Avoid contact with eyes when applying Flucort cream. Inform your doctor about all other medications, as it may interact with them. Discontinue use if you experience any skin allergy or infection while using Flucort Cream

Storage

Store Flucort 0.025% at room temperature, between 86°F (30°C). Keep away from excessive heat and freezing temperatures. Store out of reach of children and pets.