2011-04-13

Drocort

Fludroxycortide

Fludroxycortide
Systematic (IUPAC) name
6-fluoro-11,21 dihydroxy-16,17- [(l-methylethylidene) bis (oxy)]-, (6?, 11?, 16?)- Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
Identifiers
CAS number 1524-88-5
ATC code D07AC07
PubChem CID 15209
DrugBank APRD00982
ChemSpider 14475
UNII 8EUL29XUQT
KEGG D00328
Chemical data
Formula C24H33FO6
Mol. mass 436.514 g/mol
SMILES eMolecules & PubChem
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat. ?
Legal status POM (UK)
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Fludroxycortide (INN; also known as flurandrenolone or flurandrenolide ) is a synthetic steroid and is used as an anti-inflammatory treatment for use on skin irritations.

Licensed indications in the United Kingdom include "recalcitrant dermatoses".

Fludroxycortide is available in ointment, cream and as an impregnated tape. (Haelan tape (Typharm Ltd), Cordran tape)

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