Uses of Fluocinolone

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What do you know about the drug fluocinolone? What kind of drug is this, what are its uses and reactions when using it? Let's analyze to better understand the drug and how to use it to get the most effective.

1. Brief introduction of fluocinolone

The drug fluocinolone acetonide is commonly known as fluocinolone. Fluocinolone belongs to the group of corticosteroids.

2. What disease does fluocinolone treat?

According to the guidelines from the studies, Fluocinolone is indicated for the treatment of skin diseases. Typical are problems such as dermatitis, allergies, neurodermatitis, eczema, mild psoriasis and erythema.
In case, the user has problems such as hypersensitivity to the composition of the drug, red and swollen acne, skin infection with bacteria or fungi or viruses caused by chickenpox, herpes,...
Fluocinolone is prescribed neutral corticosteroid classification. In mild and moderate skin diseases, the drug will soothe and reduce swelling. As a result, inflammation is limited and will not cause other serious problems for the patient.

3. Instructions on how to use the medicine properly

Any medicine has instructions for use printed on the package. However, it is not always effective. Therefore, even if you know how to use it, you should still consult with your doctor or pharmacist. Dosage and administration may be changed if the condition is complicated or new and mild.
Because it is a drug for skin treatment, this is the form of medicine that is mainly used on the skin. For adults, it is necessary to maintain use 2-4 times / day by applying a thin layer to the area of ​​​​the skin with inflammatory, fungal or allergic problems. Medicines in the form of oils for direct application will usually be used 3 times / day. It is especially important to note that the ointment formulation should not be used for more than 4 weeks.
According to some indications, children over 12 months of age can be given fluocinolone if necessary. For children over 1 year old, the dosage and usage are quite similar to that of adults. However, at this age, the duration of use should be kept as low as possible. For children over 2 years old, use 2 times / day and the duration of use is usually less than 4 weeks.
Although fluocinolone is used for inflammatory skin diseases, it is not suitable for use on the face. In addition, sensitive skin areas such as the groin, the skin under the arms should not be arbitrarily used. Areas with many folds or sensitive skin will be considered to choose a less irritating topical drug and use it exclusively for this area.
Before using the medicine, the patient should clean the skin area with clean water and then dry it. Clean, dry skin will increase the ability to absorb the drug more. Because it is only applied on a thin layer, only take a sufficient amount to ensure safety. If you have sensitive skin when applying the medicine, you should wear gloves.
When starting to use the drug, the skin area may not be cosmetic. However, this will last for a few weeks so you need to be careful. After applying the medicine, do not forget to wash your hands thoroughly to avoid swallowing or applying it to your eyes and nose. When the medicine accidentally gets on the eyes, nose, mouth, please wash it with water several times to dilute and reduce the effect of the drug on these skin areas.
Although the drug is applied to the skin, it is not allowed to use it arbitrarily and arbitrarily stop using it. Some people misunderstand that the drug works, increasing the dose will quickly achieve more effective. With fluocinolone, if the dose is not increased according to the instructions, it can be harmful to the health of the patient. During the time of using the drug, if you feel that your health is not getting better or the medicine is still worsening, or quickly report it to your doctor or hospital to check and find a new direction.

4. What to do when you don't take the medicine at the prescribed dose

Overdose or underdose is something that any patient is at risk of. In case you accidentally overdose, you can notify your doctor for examination and diagnosis. Or notify phone number 115 to be taken to the nearest hospital, medical station for emergency if the condition is serious.
During the examination, please provide full medical information for the doctor to understand. The list of medications you are taking, whether prescription or non-prescription, should also be reported to the doctor so that the doctor can correctly determine the cause of the abnormality.
When you miss a dose, you can take it right away if it's not too long. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Absolutely do not because you want to have enough dose for the day, but double or arbitrarily increase the dose for each use.

5. Problems of side effects

It is a medicine for skin diseases, but sometimes you experience allergic problems when using it. These allergies can be difficulty breathing, swelling of the internal organs or a rash on the skin. You can detect if the body has 1 or more of the following problems:
Peeling, dry, cracked skin accompanied by a little burning or severe burning Skin is softer, especially sensitive feeling more sensitive than usual where the hair follicles are swollen or pus-filled On the skin there are pimples, blisters or both Skin color becomes bad or pale yellow Irritation problems appear around the mouth Skin may crack. Severe allergies will have a worse effect on your health and well-being. Therefore, you need to notify your doctor soon to be appointed to continue or stop using if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction such as:
Persistent headache around the head, impaired vision, causing frequent dizziness and lightheadedness. Abnormal change in psychology, constant fluctuations in weight, there is a situation of water retention that causes swelling of the facial muscles. The body falls into a state of fatigue, the muscles gradually weaken. The problems or allergies mentioned above are quite common and often appear. However, these are only the manifestations that have been analyzed and found. Each drug in a patient can appear even more dangerous side effects. For that reason, patients should not buy and use drugs on their own without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

6. Health problems and drug ingredient interactions

The body has underlying diseases or special health problems that will make it difficult to choose medicine. However, you still need to fully inform your doctor about your condition before prescribing it.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women are a special group. This is a group with limited use of antibiotics and drugs that affect the quality of milk or the ability of the fetus to absorb nutrients. Skin patients have symptoms or have a history of allergy to the composition of fluocinolone. Any prescription or over-the-counter medications used will affect how fluocinolone works. If you are taking vitamins or have cancer treatment, you will need to tell your doctor about the most appropriate medication. Patients with infections or weakened immune systems for type 2 diabetes, circulatory disorders, glaucoma or cataracts should not self-medicate. In biochemical research, there are many drugs that will produce negative reactions when used together. To handle, the doctor will choose to adjust the dose of drugs to help reduce the negative interaction and maximize the effectiveness for the patient. With drugs that cannot be shared, the doctor will advise changing to another drug that has the same effect.
Fluocinolone is contraindicated for use with some prescription drugs. At the same time, if you use stimulants or alcoholic beverages, it will be dangerous to your health. Therefore, patients prescribed fluocinolone should maintain a healthy lifestyle.

7. Different Fluocinolone Drugs

Because it is sometimes necessary to change the dosage and administration of fluocinolone with the medications the patient is already taking, it is available in several different formulations.
Acetonide ointment Ointment 0.025% small tube 15g large 60 g Cream 0.01% or 0.025% Fluocinolone solution 001 % Ointment or gel 0.05% Fluocinolone medicine used in the treatment of skin problems caused by allergies and fungi. However, this is a drug that can cause interactions or side effects, so it should not be used without a prescription from a doctor.

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