Fluocinonide

Category: topical

Aliases: Lidex

Pharmacological Mechanism

High-potency topical glucocorticoid (Class II). Used for moderate-severe inflammatory dermatoses where Class III–IV agents have failed. Skin atrophy + striae + perioral dermatitis at chronic facial use.

Half-Life (t½)

TD: 8h

Dosing Guidelines

• TD: Typical 0.05mg (Range: 0.05 - 0.5 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• musculoskeletal
• integumentary
• immune-hematologic