Drug details

Lidex (fluocinonide)

type of Corticosteroids, Topical

Lidex (fluocinonide) is a topical (for the skin) steroid used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.

The drug is often used to treat Psoriasis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• headache,
• sore throat,
• itching,
• irritation,
• stuffy nose,
• skin burning,
• swollen hair follicles,
• changes in color of treated skin,
• blisters,
• pimples,
• crusting of treated skin, or
• stretch marks.
• thinning or softening of your skin,
• skin rash or irritation around your mouth,
• peeling or dryness;

The following drugs are related to Lidex, either as a replacement or used together:

• Cibinqo (abrocitinib tablets)
• Impeklo (clobetasol propionate lotion)
• Cormax Ointment (clobetasol propionate ointment)
• Texacort (dexamethasone tablets)
• Epifoam (pramoxine hydrochloride and hydrocortisone acetate aerosol foam)
• MiCort HC (hydrocortisone acetate cream)
• Neosalus Cream (neosalus hydrating topical cream)