Flurandrenolide topical

Flurandrenolide topical (for the skin) is a strong steroid medicine used to treat swelling and itching from skin conditions that respond to steroid medication.

Flurandrenolide topical may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform all of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you are taking.

You should not use flurandrenolide topical if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• any type of skin infection;
• a skin reaction to any steroid medicine;
• liver disease; or
• an adrenal gland disorder.

Steroid medicines can increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes.

It is not known whether flurandrenolide topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk. If you apply flurandrenolide to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice. Children can absorb larger amounts of this medicine through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Flurandrenolide topical may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you have:

• worsening of your skin condition;
• redness, warmth, swelling, oozing, or severe irritation of any treated skin;
• high blood sugar--increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth, fruity breath odor; or
• possible signs of absorbing flurandrenolide topical through your skin--weight gain (especially in your face or your upper back and torso), slow wound healing, thinning or discolored skin, increased body hair, muscle weakness, nausea, diarrhea, tiredness, mood changes, menstrual changes, sexual changes.

Common side effects of flurandrenolide topical may include:

• burning, itching, or irritation of treated skin;
• increased hair growth;
• white or "pruned" appearance of the skin;
• rash, pimples; or
• changes in color of treated skin.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin.

Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Wash your hands before and after using flurandrenolide, unless you are using this medicine to treat the skin on your hands.

Apply a thin layer of medicine to the affected skin and rub it in gently. Do not apply this medicine over a large area of skin unless your doctor has told you to.

Do not cover the treated skin area with a bandage or other covering unless your doctor tells you to. Covering treated areas can increase the amount of medicine absorbed through your skin and may cause harmful effects.

Shake flurandrenolide lotion well just before each use.

If you are treating the diaper area, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks of using this medicine.

You should stop using this medicine once your skin symptoms are controlled.

You should not stop using flurandrenolide suddenly. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Apply the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not apply two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if someone accidentally swallows the medication.

Using high doses or using flurandrenolide topical for a long time can cause thinning of the skin, easy bruising, changes in body fat (especially in the face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual issues, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.

Do not let flurandrenolide topical get into your eyes, mouth, or vagina.

Do not use flurandrenolide topical to treat any skin condition that has not been evaluated by your doctor.

Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. However, many drugs can interact with each other. Inform each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.