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Fluocinolone Acetonide MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Tree Number(s)
D04.210.500.745.432.370
D04.210.500.908.394
Unique ID
D005446
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005446
Scope Note
A glucocorticoid derivative used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. It is usually employed as a cream, gel, lotion, or ointment. It has also been used topically in the treatment of inflammatory eye, ear, and nose disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732)
Entry Term(s)
Alvadermo
Capex
Co-Fluocin
Cortiespec
Derma-Smooth FS
Flucinar
Fluocid
Fluodermo
Fluonid
Fluortriamcinolone Acetonide
Fluotrex
Flurosyn
Flusolgen
Gelidina
Jellin
Jellisoft
Synalar
Synalar-HP
Synamol
Synemol
Pharm Action
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Glucocorticoids
Registry Numbers
0CD5FD6S2M
0
Related Numbers
67-73-2
CAS Type 1 Name
Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 6,9-difluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17-((1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy))-, (6alpha,11beta,16alpha)-
Public MeSH Note
65
History Note
65(63)
Date Introduced
1965/01/01
Last Updated
2017/05/24
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