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Flucort N is indicated in the treatment of skin infections. Although quite popular, many people do not understand the ingredients and uses of this drug. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid side effects, patients need to carefully read the instructions and consult with their doctors and pharmacists.
1. What is Flucort N skin cream?
Flucort drug, also known as Flucort n skin cream, is manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, India. Flucort n has the main active ingredients fluocinolone acetonide and neomycin sulphate. The drug is often indicated in the treatment of skin infections (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, ...). Although, appearing popular on the market, but many people wonder what is Flucort n skin cream, how does it work, does Flucort N treat acne? ...
Flucort N stands for Flucort N skin cream - a skin cream with two main active ingredients, fluocinolone acetonide and neomycin sulphate. Flucort drug belongs to the group of antibacterial drugs used topically with corticosteroids, used in the treatment of skin infections.
Packing form: 15g tube, each tube contains fluocinolone acetonide BP 0.025%, neomycin sulphate BP 0.5% and excipients just enough.
2. Uses of Flucort
Fluocinolone acetonide is the most potent of the topical corticosteroids. In the structural formula of fluocinolone acetonide, there is a fluorine molecule attached at position 9 of the steroid nucleus, thereby increasing the anti-inflammatory activity many times. The support of the antibiotic neomycin helps the drug to be effective in the treatment of infectious inflammatory skin diseases. Therefore, Flucort is often indicated in cases of patients with dermatitis, including severe conditions and unresponsive to other corticosteroids, including:
Psoriasis Eczema due to allergic causes, varicose veins pulse, eczema, touch plate. Besnier's disease (an itchy skin papule caused by an inflammatory exudative inflammatory reaction in the superficial dermis with the presence of neutrophils and lymphocytes) Dermatitis: otitis externa , contact dermatitis , seborrheic dermatitis , ... Itching anus – genitals. So does Flucort n treat acne? Although highly effective in the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases, Flucort is not used to treat acne. Acne is a condition in which sebum accumulates on the surface of the skin, allowing bacteria to reproduce and form acne. When you have acne, you should visit a dermatologist for proper treatment, do not arbitrarily use drugs on your face. In addition, another reason is that Flucort n as well as topical corticosteroids applied to the face for a long time causes skin atrophy.
3. How to take Flucort
Dosage: Flucort N contains fluocinolone acetonide which is a potent corticosteroid so it only needs to be used in moderation. Flucort is only used for a maximum of 2 weeks, if symptoms do not improve after that, contact your treating doctor for a change in therapy.
For adults using topical application alone:
In case of acute dermatitis: apply 3 times a day, each time 6 - 8 hours apart. In case of chronic dermatitis: only need to apply once a day, only apply a thin layer. For adults applying to the skin to be covered with a plastic bandage:
Wash and disinfect the damaged skin, apply an appropriate amount of Flucort n and gently massage the skin, then apply a second layer of cream but Do not massage and bandage the skin. Every 24 hours, the bandage should be removed and the affected area clean.
Possible side effects when using Flucort n :
Local: burning sensation at the wound, itching, dry skin, folliculitis, acne, infection, skin atrophy... Whole body: sweating, ... Contact your doctor immediately when any abnormal signs appear during the use of Flucort n.
In case of overdose: Immediately contact the nearest medical facility for timely treatment. In case of missed dose: Take another dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip it and take your next dose as scheduled. Never make up for it by taking a double dose next time.
4. Some notes when using Flucort N skin cream
If you belong to one of the following groups, absolutely do not use Flucort n:
Allergic to any ingredient in the drug Flucort Have tuberculosis, chickenpox, herpes infection, measles, smallpox, syphilis apricots Primary bacterial skin infections For pregnant and lactating women, there are currently no adequate human studies on toxicity in this subject. So consult your doctor before using and weigh the benefits of Flucort with the risks that it brings, use only when absolutely necessary.
Storage of medicines: keep Flucort N out of reach of children, in a dry place and out of direct sunlight. When not in use, do not throw medicine indiscriminately into the toilet or water pipe.
Flucort n is indicated in the treatment of skin infections. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid side effects, patients need to carefully read the instructions and consult with their doctors and pharmacists.
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