Flucort H 0.1% (30 g) Cream

Flucort H 0.1% (30 g) Cream is a topical prescription medicine that contains fluocinolone acetonide 0.1% in each tube. It belongs to the corticosteroid class and is used on the skin to help reduce redness, swelling, itching, and irritation caused by certain inflammatory skin conditions. Because it is a 0.1% cream, Flucort H 0.1% (30 g) Cream is a stronger topical steroid option than lower-concentration fluocinolone products and is meant for use only when a clinician has decided this strength is appropriate.

How it works: Fluocinolone acetonide works by calming the skin’s immune response, which lowers inflammation, itching, and redness. In cream form, Flucort H 0.1% (30 g) Cream spreads easily over affected skin and helps the medicine penetrate the outer layer where the inflammation is happening.

Flucort H 0.1% (30 g) Cream is a higher-strength fluocinolone acetonide cream, so it may be chosen when a doctor needs more anti-inflammatory effect than a lower-strength steroid could provide. It is not meant for routine self-treatment of mild rashes; the 0.1% strength should be used exactly as prescribed because stronger topical steroids can cause more skin thinning and other local side effects if overused.

• Eczema and dermatitis
• Inflammatory rash with redness and itching
• Allergic skin inflammation
• Localized psoriasis on the skin when prescribed
• Other steroid-responsive skin conditions as directed by a doctor

• Apply a thin layer of Flucort H 0.1% (30 g) Cream only to the affected skin.
• Wash and dry your hands before and after applying unless the hands are the treated area.
• Use the cream exactly as often as your doctor tells you; do not apply more often just because symptoms are bothersome.
• Do not cover treated skin with a bandage or wrap unless your prescriber specifically says to do so.
• Avoid getting Flucort H 0.1% (30 g) Cream in your eyes, mouth, nose, or on broken skin unless your clinician instructed otherwise.
• Use the smallest amount needed for the shortest time prescribed, since this 0.1% strength is not meant for casual or long-term overuse.

Each tube of Flucort H 0.1% (30 g) Cream provides fluocinolone acetonide 0.1% for topical use. The exact amount, frequency, and length of treatment depend on the skin condition being treated and the area involved; a doctor decides the schedule, and this strength should not be used more often or for longer than prescribed. There is no fixed universal maximum per day for every patient, but using more than directed can raise the risk of side effects and does not make the medicine work better.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Fluocinolone Acetonide may include:

• Mild burning or stinging where applied
• Itching or irritation of the skin
• Dryness or peeling
• Redness at the application site
• Thinning of the skin with repeated use, which may be more likely with a 0.1% strength
• Temporary acne-like bumps or folliculitis

• Use Flucort H 0.1% (30 g) Cream only on the skin, not in the eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina unless specifically directed.
• Do not use on infected skin unless your clinician also prescribed treatment for the infection.
• Because this is a 0.1% topical steroid, prolonged use, large-area use, or use under tight dressings can increase the risk of skin thinning and steroid absorption.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, immune problems, poor circulation, or thinning skin, since these may affect safe use.
• Use extra caution in children, who may absorb topical steroids more easily than adults.
• Stop and ask a clinician if the rash worsens, spreads, or does not improve as expected.
• Do not use other topical steroid products on the same area unless your prescriber says it is okay.

• Other topical corticosteroids applied to the same area
• Occlusive dressings, plastic wrap, or tight bandages over the cream
• Other skin products that irritate or dry the skin, such as harsh exfoliants or alcohol-based preparations
• Medicines that suppress the immune system, which may increase infection risk if skin is irritated or infected

Store Flucort H 0.1% (30 g) Cream at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep it out of reach of children.