Vanos (Fluocinonide) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 9, 2012

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VANOS®
(fluocinonide)

DRUG DESCRIPTION

VANOS (fluocinonide) Cream, 0.1% contains fluocinonide, a synthetic corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use. The corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used topically as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Fluocinonide has the chemical name 6 alpha, 9 alphadifluoro-11 beta, 21-dihydroxy-16 alpha, 17 alphaisopropylidenedioxypregna-1, 4-diene-3,20-dione 21-acetate. Its chemical formula is C₂₆H₃₂F₂O₇ and it has a molecular weight of 494.58.

It has the following chemical structure:

VANOS® (fluocinonide) Structural Formula Illustration

Fluocinonide is an almost odorless white to creamy white crystalline powder. It is practically insoluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol.

Each gram of VANOS Cream contains 1 mg micronized fluocinonide in a cream base of propylene glycol USP, dimethyl isosorbide, glyceryl stearate (and) PEG-100 stearate, glyceryl monostearate NF, purified water USP, carbopol 980 NF, diisopropanolamine, and anhydrous citric acid USP.

What are the possible side effects of fluocinonide topical (Fluocinonide-E, Lidex, Lidex-E, Vanos)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have severe irritation of any treated skin, or if you show signs of absorbing fluocinolone topical through your skin, such as:

blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights;
mood changes;
sleep problems (insomnia);
weight gain,...

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What are the precautions when taking fluocinonide (Vanos)?

Before using fluocinonide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone, prednisone); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: poor blood circulation, immune system problems, certain skin conditions (rosacea, perioral dermatitis).

Do not use if there is an infection or sore present in the area to be treated.

Rarely, using corticosteroid medications for a long time or over large areas of skin can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Therefore,...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 11/30/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.