Comparing Fluocinolone Topical vs Triamcinolone
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Atopic Dermatitis, Lichen Sclerosus, Eczema, Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Lichen Planopilaris, Dermatitis. Fluocinolone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Osteoarthritis, Allergic Reactions, Alopecia, Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Gouty Arthritis, Bursitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Asthma, Berylliosis, Carpal... View more |
Related suggestions Dermatitis
Lichen Sclerosus
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Fluocinolone topical has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 89% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Triamcinolone has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 228 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Fluocinolone topical side effects |
View all Triamcinolone side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
| Derma-Smoothe/FS, Derma-Smoothe/FS (Body Oil), Derma-Smoothe/FS (Scalp), Dermotic, Fluonid, Flurosyn, FS Shampoo, Synalar, Synalar Ointment, Synalar TS View more | Aristospan, Aristospan Intra-Articular, Aristospan Intralesional, Clinacort, Kenalog-10, Kenalog-40, Zilretta | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
36 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Fluocinolone topical:
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A total of 615 drugs are known to interact with Triamcinolone:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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February 15, 1963 |
December 03, 1957 |
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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