Return to your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse. Flurandrenolide topical alone will not treat your condition if it is an infection.
Flurandrenolide topical is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether flurandrenolide topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. If it is necessary to use flurandrenolide during pregnancy, the smallest amount possible should be applied, for the shortest time necessary to treat the condition, under the supervision of a doctor.
It is not known whether flurandrenolide passes into breast milk. Do not use flurandrenolide topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not use flurandrenolide topical to treat a child, unless it is prescribed by a doctor for the child. Children are more sensitive to the effects of flurandrenolide topical.
Apply the lotion exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Wash your hands before and after each application, unless you are using flurandrenolide topical to treat a hand condition.
Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into your skin.
Use caution on areas where your skin creases, such as armpits, knees, and elbows. These areas may absorb more medication. Also, avoid your eyes, mouth, and mucous membranes.
If you need to protect the area, it can be covered with a breathable cotton-gauze dressing. Avoid using plastic, occlusive dressings that do not allow air to circulate to the area. Plastic pants and diapers may be harmful if used over flurandrenolide on a child.
Apply the tape as directed by your doctor. Wash and dry the area using a germicidal cleanser to prevent odor from forming under the tape. Shave or clip any hair surrounding the affected area. Be sure that your skin is clean and completely dry before applying the tape. Cut a piece of tape big enough to cover the affected area and round the corners of the tape. Apply it to the affected area and leave it on for 12 hours. After the 12 hours have passed, wash and allow the area to dry for 1 hour before applying new tape.
Do not use flurandrenolide topical to treat any area of the body that it is not prescribed for. This could be very dangerous.
It is important to use flurandrenolide topical regularly to get the most benefit.
Store flurandrenolide topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and apply the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
No serious systemic side effects are expected unless you are using large amounts of flurandrenolide topical for a long period of time. If the drug is being absorbed by the body, you may experience blurred vision, halos around lights, an irregular heartbeat, insomnia, mood changes, weight gain, or fatigue. If you experience any unusual side effects, notify your doctor.
Less serious side effects are more likely to occur. You may experience some redness, blistering, burning, itching, or peeling. Continue to use flurandrenolide topical and talk to your doctor about your side effects.
Other local side effects may also occur, especially with prolonged use of flurandrenolide topical. These may include thinning of the skin, prolonged redness, and stretch marks.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Do not use plastic bandages, dressings, or diapers that do not allow air to circulate to the area (occlusive dressings) unless your doctor directs you to do so. The use of occlusive dressings will greatly increase the amount of drug your body absorbs. If you do use an occlusive dressing, do not use it for more than 12 hours a day.
Do not use flurandrenolide topical to treat any area of the body that it is not prescribed for. This could be very dangerous.
Do not use flurandrenolide topical to treat a child, unless it is prescribed by a doctor for the child. Children are more sensitive to the effects of flurandrenolide topical.
Do not use plastic bandages, dressings, or diapers that do not allow air to circulate to the area (occlusive dressings) unless your doctor directs you to do so. The use of occlusive dressings will greatly increase the amount of drug your body absorbs. If you do use an occlusive dressing, do not use it for more than 12 hours a day.
Do not use other topical products on the treated area, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Do not use other topical products on the treated area, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with flurandrenolide topical. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking or using any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
An overdose of flurandrenolide topical is not likely to threaten life. If the lotion or tape is ingested, or if a large amount of cream is used over a large area and you are experiencing side effects, call an emergency room or a poison control center near you.