Formocortal Explained

Formocortal (INN), also known as fluoroformylone, is a corticosteroid used in dermatology^[1] and ophthalmology.^[2]

It was introduced in around 1970 and is not known to be marketed .

See also

• Glucocorticoid

Notes and References

1. Aliperta G, Lattaro R . [On the topical use of a new steroid, formocortal, in the treatment of phlebodermitis and in cutaneous auto- and homo-grafts] . Minerva Cardioangiologica . 19 . 11 . 620–624 . November 1971 . 4942789 .
2. Marchese A, Bozzolasco M, Gualco L, Schito GC, Debbia EA . Evaluation of spontaneous contamination of ocular medications . Chemotherapy . 47 . 4 . 304–308 . 2001 . 11399868 . 10.1159/000048538 . 33870589 .