Names and pronunciation
(floo-oh-sin’oh-lone) Capex, Derma-Smoothe/FS Body, Derma-Smoothe/FS Scalp, Synalar, Synalar (Cream), Synalar (Ointment), Synalar TS
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Drug reference
(floo-oh-sin’oh-lone) Capex, Derma-Smoothe/FS Body, Derma-Smoothe/FS Scalp, Synalar, Synalar (Cream), Synalar (Ointment), Synalar TS
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Func. class.: Corticosteroid
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USES: Body oil: Moderate-severe atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients ≥3 mo; treatment of atopic dermatitis in adults. Cream, ointment, topical solution: Relief of inflammatory/pruritic corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Scalp oil: Psoriasis of the scalp in adults. Shampoo: seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES Atopic dermatitis: • Topical: Body oil: Apply thin film to affected area tid Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses: • Topical: Cream, ointment, solution: Apply a thin layer to affected area bid to qid, may use occlusive dressing Scalp psoriasis: • Topical: Scalp oil: Massage thoroughly into wet or dampened hair/scalp; cover with shower cap. Leave on overnight (≥4 hr). Wash hair with shampoo and rinse well Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp: • Topical: Shampoo: Apply no more than 1 ounce to scalp daily; work into lather and allow to remain on scalp for about 5 min; remove from hair and scalp by rinsing well with water Available forms: Cream 0.01%, 0.025%; oil 0.01% See Appendix B
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• Topical: Body oil: Apply thin film to affected area tid Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses:
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• Topical: Cream, ointment, solution: Apply a thin layer to affected area bid to qid, may use occlusive dressing Scalp psoriasis:
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• Topical: Scalp oil: Massage thoroughly into wet or dampened hair/scalp; cover with shower cap. Leave on overnight (≥4 hr). Wash hair with shampoo and rinse well Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp:
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• Topical: Shampoo: Apply no more than 1 ounce to scalp daily; work into lather and allow to remain on scalp for about 5 min; remove from hair and scalp by rinsing well with water Available forms: Cream 0.01%, 0.025%; oil 0.01% See Appendix B
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