Flucinar (ointment)

"Flucinar" (ointment and gel) is a synthetic preparation for external use. The medication can significantly reduce itching, have anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects. "Flucinar" ointment (as well as gel) also has a vasoconstrictor property.

When applied externally, the medication penetrates rapidly enough through the stratum corneum, concentrating in the skin. Fluorocinol acetonide (active substance) is detected in the cover even after two weeks after applying the drug for the last time. In the systemic circulation, the active component is absorbed in a small amount, while in its blood the more, the more often the use of the drug (in adults, penetration is noted less than in children).

The drug is indicated for acute and severe inflammation of the skin, accompanied by itching and dryness. "Flucinar" ointment is used most often with the therapy of erythema multiforme, atopic dermatitis, impetiginous and contact eczema, erythematous and flat lichen, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis. The gel form of the drug is used for psoriasis in the scalp.

The duration of the drug, according to the annotation, should not exceed two weeks. "Flucinar" (ointment or gel) is applied a thin layer once or twice a day to the affected areas of the skin. The daily dosage of the external agent should not exceed two grams.

The drug is contraindicated in the face, with viral (herpes, chicken pox) infections of the cover, precancerous conditions and skin tumors, pinkheads, dermatoses on the face in the chronic stage, with fungal lesions.

The drug is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation.

As negative reactions, the following can be noted: dry skin, acne, decolouration, hives. In rare cases, atrophy, alopecia or hair loss, infection of a secondary nature, folliculitis may occur. When using occlusive dressings , an immunosuppressive effect, edema, arterial hypertension is possible.

When using the drug "Flucinar" (ointment), the reviews are usually positive. In this case, patients especially note the anti-inflammatory effect of the drug. In practice, cases of a fairly successful disposal of atopic dermatitis have been reported. Specialists note that the desired result can be obtained only if the recommendations of the doctor and instructions for the use of the medication are observed. It should be remembered that this remedy is not intended for use for a long period in view of the high probability of side effects.

With inflammatory and allergic skin pathologies provoked by secondary infection (bacterial), it is advisable to apply the drug Flucinar N. This medication is also indicated for folliculitis, furunculosis, trophic ulcers on the legs.

Contraindications to its use are hypersensitivity (intolerance) to components, purulent infections in soft tissues and skin of a primary nature, fungal, tuberculosis and viral lesions.

The drug has anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antipruritic effect. "Flucinar H" contributes to the disruption of the functions and structure of cytoplasmic membranes of cells of pathogenic microorganisms, provokes their death.

With prolonged use, as well as applying to large areas of skin (using occlusive dressings), patients need to conduct systematic examinations in connection with the probability of manifestations of adverse reactions of a systemic nature.