Fludroxycortide Explained

Fludroxycortide (INN, BAN, JAN), also known as flurandrenolide (USAN) and flurandrenolone, is a synthetic topical corticosteroid and is used as an anti-inflammatory treatment for use on skin irritations. Trade names include Haelan (Typharm, UK) and Cordran (by Watson Pharmaceuticals, US).[1] [2]

Fludroxycortide is available in ointment, cream and as an impregnated tape (Haelan tape, Cordran tape). Licensed indications in the United Kingdom include recalcitrant dermatoses.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Drugs.com . Fludroxycortide . 2018-01-23 . 2019-08-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190829112244/https://www.drugs.com/international/fludroxycortide.html . dead .
  2. Web site: Patient.info . Fludroxycortide . 30 August 2022 .
  3. http://www.typharm.com/typharm/docs/Haelan_Tape_SPC.pdf Haelan Tape Summary of Product Characteristics
  4. Nakamura H, Motoyoshi S, Ishii K, Seto Y, Shimizu M . [Anti-inflammatory activity of a topical glucocorticoid, fludroxycortide tape in experimental animals (author's transl)] . Nihon Yakurigaku Zasshi. Folia Pharmacologica Japonica . 76 . 7 . 595–607 . October 1980 . 7215997 . 10.1254/fpj.76.595 . free .

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