Alor Cream

Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.025% Topical
G. A. Company Ltd.
Pack size5gm tube
Retail Price30

Indications

Psoriasis, Eczema, Tularaemia, Dermatitis,

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Inflammatory/Pruritic Dermatoses, Eczemas, Lichen Planus, Burns Adult: Apply onto affected area(s) 2-4 times daily.

Contra Indications

Primary infectious (bacterial, viral, fungal) ulcers, hypersensitivity, acne vulgaris. Neonates.

Precautions

Children, elderly, hepatic failure. Prolonged use on the face; contact with eyes. Pregnancy, lactation. Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Pregnancy-Lactation

C Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Adverse Effects

Prolonged admin causes epidermal thinning, telangiectasia and striae (especially face and flexures). Application on eyelid and surrounding skin can cause raised intraocular pressure, cataracts, glaucoma, corneal ulcers and raised intracranial pressure. Systemic absorption with adrenal suppression may be seen when applied over large areas, when skin is broken or under occlusive dressing. Contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, papular disorder, mild depigmentation.

Mechanism of Action

Fluocinolone acetonide is a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid that is used topically for its anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic and vasoconstrictive properties.

Note

Alor Cream manufactured by G. A. Company Ltd.. Its generic name is Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.025% Topical.