Flumethasone Pivalate

Drug #2116

Flumethasone Pivalate is a corticosteroid used topically for its glucocorticoid activity in treatment of various skin disorders.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Corticosteroid.

Molecular Weight: 494.6 · Solubility in Water: insoluble · Solubility in Alcohol: slightly soluble · Non-proprietary name: Flumethasone Pivalate.

Molecular structure of Flumethasone Pivalate

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

None recorded.

Contraindications

Flumethasone Pivalate is contraindicated in conditions like Acne vulgaris, Rosacea, Hypersensitivity.

Dosage

Flumethasone Pivalate's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
0 – 0	—	—	Ear Drops	2 or 3 daily directly in to auditory cand for 7-10 days
0 – 0	—	—	topically	Once or twice daily without dressings and once per day with dressings.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Flumethasone Pivalate in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Pruritis .

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Flumethasone Pivalate are Hypersensitivity reactions, Burning sensation.

Flumethasone Pivalate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Dryness , Irritation, Itching, Rash.

Warnings / Precautions

Flumethasone pivalate is not indicated in acute weeping or subacute exudative stages. All contact of drugs with eyes,mouth and mucous membrane should be avoided. Under occlusive dressings its application should be of limited duration and confined to small area. Cautions should be taken in renal impaired patients. Long term continous use should be avoided since this can lead to adrenal suspenssions.

Interference in Pathology

Flumethasone Pivalate may interfere in the diagnosis of Thyroid Funtion Test.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Flumethasone Pivalate should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.13.3.1 — Corticosteroids plain