Cortoderm Ointment, Cortoderm Cream 1,25 mg/5 g FC tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 19 December 2024
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Steroid responsive dermatoses.
Dosage (summary)
Apply 2-3 times daily to affected areas.
Special Populations
- Infants
- Young children
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy; caution in breastfeeding.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to fluocinolone
- Pregnancy
- Herpes simplex
- Long-term use in diabetes
- Infants and young children
Common side effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Skin atrophy
- Increased infections
- Adrenal suppression
Counselling Points
- Apply only to affected areas
- Avoid use on face and skin creases
- Monitor for adverse reactions
Serious warnings
- Delayed wound healing
- Corneal ulcers
- Topical steroid withdrawal syndrome
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