What potency is Fluocinonide?
Potency Ratings of Topical Corticosteroids
| Medication | ||
|---|---|---|
| Potency (group) | Generic | Brand |
| High (II) | Fluocinonide 0.05% | Lidex* |
| Halcinonide 0.1% | Halog | |
| Medium to high (III) | Amcinonide 0.1% | Cyclocort‡ |
What is the strongest corticosteroid?
The highest potency topical steroids include:
- Temovate (clobetasol propionate) 0.05% ointment.
- Ultravate (halobetasol propionate) 0.05% cream, ointment, or lotion.
- Psorcon (diflorasone diacetate) 0.05% ointment.
- Diprolene (betamethasone dipropionate) 0.25% ointment or gel.
Is hydrocortisone 2.5 stronger than 1?
The strength of the products range from 0.1% (1mg of hydrocortisone in each gram) to 2.5% (25mg of hydrocortisone in each gram). Pharmacies sell hydrocortisone skin cream up to a maximum 1% strength. There is a stronger hydrocortisone cream called hydrocortisone butyrate. This is only available with a prescription.
Is Fluocinonide stronger than hydrocortisone?
Fluocinonide is considered a high potency (class II) steroid. For comparison, over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream is in class VII, the lowest potency. Fluocinonide is a prescription drug. It comes in formulations meant to be applied to the skin (topical use) and is available as a gel, cream, ointment and solution.
Is beclomethasone a strong steroid?
Beclometasone is classed as a potent topical corticosteroid. Topical corticosteroids are also referred to as topical steroids….About beclometasone.
| Type of medicine | A potent topical corticosteroid |
|---|---|
| Also called | Beclomethasone (in US); beclometasone dipropionate |
| Available as | Cream and ointment |
Is Fluocinonide a strong steroid?
Fluocinonide is a potent steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Fluocinonide topical (for the skin) is used to treat inflammation and itching caused by plaque psoriasis or skin conditions that respond to steroid medication.