Fludroxycortide (

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, BAN,

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), also known as flurandrenolide (

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) and flurandrenolone, is a synthetic topical corticosteroid and is used as an

anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory is the property of a substance or treatment that reduces inflammation or swelling. Anti-inflammatory drugs, also called anti-inflammatories, make up about half of analgesics. These drugs remedy pain by reducing inflammation as o ...

treatment for use on

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irritations. Trade names include Haelan (Typharm, UK) and Cordran (by Watson Pharmaceuticals, US). Fludroxycortide is available in ointment, cream and as an impregnated tape (Haelan tape, Cordran tape). Licensed indications in the United Kingdom include recalcitrant

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