Is there a generic for fluocinonide cream?

Fluocinonide cream is available as the brand-name drug Vanos. It’s also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less than the brand-name version.

Is fluocinonide similar to hydrocortisone?

Fluocinonide is considered a high potency (class II) steroid. For comparison, over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream is in class VII, the lowest potency. Fluocinonide is a prescription drug. It comes in formulations meant to be applied to the skin (topical use) and is available as a gel, cream, ointment and solution.

Can fluocinonide be bought over the counter?

Fluocinonide OTC cream is not available in the US and one cannot buy fluocinonide online legally. Instead, pharmacies will only dispense fluocinonide with a prescription from a medical provider.

What is the strongest OTC steroid cream?

These topical steroids are considered to have the highest potency:

• Clobetasol propionate 0.05% (Temovate)
• Halobetasol propionate 0.05% (Ultravate cream, ointment, lotion)
• Diflorasone diacetate 0.05% (Psorcon ointment)
• Betamethasone dipropionate 0.25% (Diprolene ointment, gel)

What is fluticasone cream used for?

Fluticasone PROPIONATE Cream. This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, rash). Fluticasone reduces swelling (inflammation), itching, and redness. This medication is a medium-strength corticosteroid.

What is fluticasone use for?

Fluticasone Propionate

What is Flonase generic?

Flonase (generic name: fluticasone) is a medication used to manage symptoms of seasonal and perennial (continual) allergies.

What is fluticasone cream?

Fluticasone propionate cream is part of a group of medications known as glucocorticoids, which are a type of corticosteroid (or “steroid” for short). Although glucocorticoids have numerous effects in the body, they are used mostly for their anti-inflammatory or immune-suppressing properties.