Chemical formula: C₂₆H₃₂F₂O₇ Molecular mass: 494.525 g/mol PubChem compound: 9642
Fluocinonide is a synthetic anti-inflammatory corticosteroid. Its mechanisms of action are related to vasoconstriction and suppression of membrane permeability, mitotic activity, the immune response and release of inflammatory mediators.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| C05AA11 | Fluocinonide | C Cardiovascular system → C05 Vasoprotectives → C05A Agents for treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures for topical use → C05AA Corticosteroids |
| D07AC08 | Fluocinonide | D Dermatologicals → D07 Corticosteroids, dermatological preparations → D07A Corticosteroids, plain → D07AC Corticosteroids, potent (group III) |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| METOSYN Cream | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Fluocinonide is an active ingredient of these brands:
Ecuador (EC)
Germany (DE)Israel (IL)
Spain (ES)
Tunisia (TN)
United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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