Flurandrenolide (4 brand names, 4 dosage forms, 1 route)
Available dosage forms: OINTMENT, TAPE, CREAM, LOTION.
Routes of administration: TOPICAL.
Brand Names
- CORDRAN
- CORDRAN N
- CORDRAN SP
- FLURANDRENOLIDE
Indications and Usage
Cordran® (flurandrenolide, USP) is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Dosage and Administration
For moist lesions, a small quantity of the cream should be rubbed gently into the affected areas 2 or 3 times a day. Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary. Cordran® (flurandrenolide, USP) should not be used with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician. Tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants may constitute occlusive dressings.
Contraindications
Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of these preparations.
Adverse Reactions
The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: Burning Itching Irritation Dryness Folliculitis Hypertrichosis Acneform eruptions Hypopigmentation Perioral dermatitis Allergic contact dermatitis The following may occur more frequently with occlusive dressings: Maceration of the skin Secondary infection Skin atrophy Striae Miliaria
Overdosage
Topically applied corticosteroids can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects (see PRECAUTIONS ).