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Fluocinolone

A low-to-medium strength steroid scalp oil for treating scalp psoriasis in adults.

Clinical information

Common uses

psoriasis of the scalp (adults)

Common side effects

burning
itching
irritation
dryness
skin lightening (hypopigmentation)

Cautions

contains refined peanut oil — caution with peanut allergy
not for people allergic to any of its ingredients

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, Fluocinolone acetonide topical oil label, setid 30b0013a-d289-4230-8f50-0a0ff05f4b5e (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations9

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Fluciderm Cream	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	0.025% W/W	authorized medicine importers	POM
Flucort	Topical Preparation ( Lotion )	—	authorized medicine importers	POM
Flucort	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	0.00025	authorized medicine importers	POM
Fluocinolone	Topical Preparations ( Ointment )	5gm	—	POM
Fluocinolone	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	0.025% W/W	—	POM
Fluocinolone	Topical Preparation ( Lotion )	—	—	POM
Luci	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	0.00025	authorized medicine importers	POM
Supricort	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	0.00025	authorized medicine importers	POM
Supricort	Topical Preparations ( Ointment )	5gm	authorized medicine importers	POM