Flucinar

Flucinar is a medicinal product belonging to the group of glucocorticosteroids. Intended for external use. Used to treat contact eczema, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, flat and pink lichen.

The active component of the drug is a synthetic glucocorticosteroid - fluocinolone acetonide. Flucinar is very well absorbed through the skin. Even the most minimal amount of the agent applied to the skin depresses the pituitary-adrenal system and reduces the production of ACTH.

The drug has a good anti-inflammatory effect due to oppression of leukotrienes and prostaglandins. Flucinar has a direct vasodilating and antiallergic effect, due to which decreases the severity of exudative phenomena, as well as the severity of local reactions of hypersensitivity.

Clinical and pharmacological group

GCS for external use.

Terms of sale from pharmacies

Can buyby prescription.

Price

How much does Flutzinar cost in pharmacies? The average price is at the level of260 rubles.

Composition and form of release

The drug is available in the following dosage forms:

• gel for external use: gelatinous, transparent mass without color, has a faint smell of ethanol (in tubes of 15 grams, 1 tube in a cardboard box);
• ointment for external use (in tubes of 15 grams, 1 tube in a cardboard box).

The composition of 1 gram of gel includes:

• active ingredient: fluocinolone acetonide 0.25 mg;
• auxiliary substances: propylene glycol 150 mg, ethanol 150 mg, carbomer 980-9 mg, trolamine 1.8 mg, methyl parahydroxybenzoate - , mg, disodium edetate 0.25 mg, citric acid 0.1 mg, vaseline up to 1000 mg, purified water up to 1000 mg.

The composition of 1 gram of ointment includes:

• active ingredient: fluocinolone acetonide 0.25 mg;
• auxiliary substances: propylene glycol - 50 mg, lanolin anhydrous - 40 mg, citric acid - 0.01 mg, white petrolatum - up to 1000 mg.

Pharmacological effect

Flucinar is a synthetic glucocorticosteroid used externally and possesses antipruritic, antiexudative, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic action.

The mechanism of anti-inflammatory action of Flucinara has not been fully studied. Acetonide of fluocinolone inhibits the synthesis of leukotrienes and prostaglandins due to inhibition of activity phospholipase A2 and a decrease in the release from the phospholipids of the cell membrane of arachidonic acid. Prevents the development of local allergic reactions to the skin. Anti-exudative effect is due to the vasoconstrictor property of the drug.

Indications for use

In the instructions to the drug Flucinar is said about the following indications for its use:

• flat lichen with a rash;
• neurodermatitis;
• skin itching, allergic diseases and infections;
• first degree burns, sunburn;
• treatment of acute and severe non-infectious inflammatory skin diseases accompanied by itching, hyperkeratosis;
• seborrhoea, atopic and allergic dermatitis, urticaria deprive;
• contact allergic eczema;
• polymorphic erythema;
• discoid lupus erythematosus;
• psoriasis of the scalp, including running;
• insect bites.

Contraindications

The drug is not prescribed for:

• hypersensitivity;
• children up to 2 years;
• acne;
• pregnancy;
• bacterial, fungal, viral and neoplastic diseases of the skin.

Dosage and route of administration

As indicated in the instructions for use Flucinar ointment instructions for use advise to apply externally. In this case, the area of ​​application of the ointment is determined by the degree of damage.

Gel Flucinar instructions for use also recommends applying to the affected area, gently rubbing, up to 2 times a day, not more than 2 g.

In psoriasis, Flucinar H is often used, which can be applied under an occlusive dressing. Duration of treatment with a skin preparation on the face should not exceed 1 week, in other places - up to 2 weeks.

Treatment of children from 2 years must be done with extreme caution, no more often than once a day, in small areas of skin.

Adverse Reactions

• steroid acne;
• itching, dryness, burning;
• stria;
• folliculitis.

With prolonged use:

• atrophy of subcutaneous fat and skin;
• hypertrichosis;
• local hirsutism;
• lupus-like syndrome with mild course;
• secondary immunodeficiency (development of opportunistic infections, exacerbation of chronic infectious diseases, generalization of the infectious process);
• telangiectasia;
• violation of skin pigmentation;
• purpura;
• alopecia (especially in women).

When used on large surfaces, systemic manifestations are possible:

• steroid stomach ulcer;
• gastritis;
• adrenal insufficiency;
• the Itenko-Cushing syndrome;
• steroid diabetes mellitus;
• decrease in the rate of reparative processes.

Overdose

Long-term use of Flucinara can lead to an overdose (especially when applying the drug to large areas of the skin), which is accompanied by hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar), hypertension (high blood pressure), and the development of Cushing's syndrome.

If such symptoms occur, the use of Flucinar should be stopped immediately and treated to the attending physician who will be able to conduct a thorough examination and replace the medicine with its analog.

special instructions

Before you start using the gel or Flucinar ointment, you should carefully read the instructions and pay attention to a few precautions, which include:

1. The drug is compatible with antifungal medicines.
2. During the initiation of treatment with this drug, red flat lichen may exacerbate manifestations.
3. The drug has no direct effect on the functional activity of the structures of the nervous system.
4. It is not recommended to use the drug on large areas of the skin and for a long time to prevent the development of complications or negative side reactions.
5. The appearance of severe irritation after applying the drug to the skin is the basis for stopping its use.
6. In case of severe dryness on the skin after the beginning of the use of the drug, 5% salicylic ointment is additionally allowed.
7. It is not recommended to use the drug during pregnancy, as well as in young girls during the sexual maturation, since the absorption of the main active ingredient into the systemic circulation is not excluded.

In the pharmacy network, ointment and gel Flucin is dispensed without a doctor's prescription. The appearance of doubts about the correct use of the drug is the basis for consultation with a medical specialist.

Compatibility with other drugs

Ointment Flucinar can be used in combination with antimicrobial agents.

It lowers the activity of antihypertensive, diuretic, antiarrhythmic medicines, drugs containing potassium ions. Diuretics (except potassium-sparing diuretics) increase the likelihood of hypokalemia (decrease in the level of potassium in the blood).

During therapy it is not necessary to carry out vaccination and immunization, since the ointment Flucinar has an immunosuppressive effect.

Reviews

We offer you to read reviews of people who used Flucinar:

1. Catherine. I flucinar helped with limb lesions with red spots (I do not remember their exact name). Appointed a doctor, did wraps lesions from parchment paper and bandage at night for about a month in a row, the ointment as though "masters" the top layer of a skin, but then I did not have scars, and maculae have passed or have taken place!
2. Masha. I noticed that it costs me to drink a course of antibiotics and I have rashes on my hands. So it would be okay rashes, and then itch also bothered. Decided not to hesitate and went to our dermatologist, because this is not a normal reaction. The doctor appointed me flucinar. Has bought or purchased in a drugstore without any problems. I came home and began to apply as a doctor appointed. The first relief was that the itch passed, well, there are already rashes.
3. Julia. I have chronic eczema on my hands - it affects the work with chemicals. In winter, there are often exacerbations from excessive dryness of the air. Then the gel Flucinar comes to my aid. I smear their affected areas for the night, repeat the week, and get rid of cracks and blisters. It is a pity that it can not be used constantly, the effect I'm happy with is 100% complete.

Analogues

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Sinalar;
• Sinaflan;
• Sinaflana ointment 0.025%;
• The Synoderm;
• Flukort;
• Flukort C;
• Fluocinolone acetonide;
• Ezacinone.

Before buying an analogue, consult your doctor.

Shelf life and storage conditions

Store Flucinar Ointment at a maximum temperature of 25 ° C, in a place inaccessible to children. Despite the fact that the medicine can be purchased in a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription, self-medication is unacceptable to them, since Flucinar ointment refers to potent remedies.

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