Fluocinonide-E

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

This medicine is usually applied 1 or 2 times daily. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not take by mouth. Fluocinonide topical is for use only on the skin.

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

Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into the skin. Do not apply fluocinonide topical over a large area of skin.

If you are treating your scalp, part the hair and apply the medicine directly to the scalp, rubbing in gently. Avoid washing or rubbing the treated scalp area right away. Wait until the medicine has dried thoroughly.

Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor tells you to. Covering the skin that is treated with fluocinonide topical can increase the amount of medicine your skin absorbs, which may lead to unwanted side effects. Follow your doctor's instructions.

When treating the diaper area of a baby, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers.

Use fluocinonide topical regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using fluocinonide topical. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Call your doctor if your skin condition does not improve after 2 weeks of treatment, or if it gets worse while using fluocinonide topical.

If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests at your doctor's office.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes. If contact does occur, rinse with water. Do not use fluocinonide topical on broken or infected skin. Also avoid using this medicine in open wounds.

Avoid applying fluocinonide topical to the skin of your face, underarms, or groin area without your doctor's instruction. This medicine should not be used to treat rosacea.

Do not use fluocinonide topical to treat any condition that has not been checked by your doctor.

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied fluocinonide. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.