Fludroxycortide (INN, BAN, JAN), also known as flurandrenolide (USAN) and flurandrenolone,[1] 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).[2][3]

Fludroxycortide is available in ointment, cream and as an impregnated tape (Haelan tape, Cordran tape). Licensed indications in the United Kingdom include recalcitrant dermatoses.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ CID 15209 from PubChem
  2. ^ "Fludroxycortide". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 2019-08-29. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
  3. ^ "Fludroxycortide". Patient.info. 30 August 2022.
  4. ^ Haelan Tape Summary of Product Characteristics[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Nakamura H, Motoyoshi S, Ishii K, Seto Y, Shimizu M (October 1980). "[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. doi:10.1254/fpj.76.595. PMID 7215997.