Fludroxycortide pour les affections inflammatoires de la peau

About fludroxycortide

Fludroxycortide is classed as a moderately potent topical corticosteroid. Topical corticosteroids are also referred to as corticostéroïdes topiques. 'Topical' means it is applied to the skin. Topical steroids are used in addition to moisturisers (emollients) for treating inflammatory skin conditions such as eczéma et dermatite. A topical steroid is used when patches of eczema or dermatitis flare up. Fludroxycortide relieves the symptoms of a flare-up by reducing inflammation, itching and redness. It is not a cure for the condition, but it will help to relieve the symptoms. Although less potent topical steroids are often preferred for use in children, a short course of fludroxycortide may be prescribed for a child with severe eczema on the arms or legs.

Short courses of fludroxycortide may also be prescribed for the treatment of psoriasis for areas such as the face, or the inside of elbows and behind the knees.

It is likely you will be prescribed a cream if the affected areas of your skin are moist or weeping, or an ointment if your skin is dry. There is also an adhesive tape available which contains fludroxycortide. This can be cut to fit small areas of skin which have proved difficult to treat over a period of time.

To make sure this is the right treatment for you, before you start using fludroxycortide it is important that your doctor knows:

• Si vous avez des zones de peau infectée.

• Si vous avez de la rosacée ou de l'acné.

• Si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous allaitez.

• Si vous avez déjà eu une réaction allergique à une préparation cutanée.

• Before you start using fludroxycortide, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about topical steroids and will provide you with a full list of the side-effects that you may experience from using them.

• Appliquez une petite quantité de crème ou de pommade sur les zones de peau enflammées. Ensuite, frottez doucement jusqu'à ce qu'elle disparaisse. Ne l'utilisez pas sur des plaies ouvertes ou des zones de peau infectée.

• Your doctor will tell you how often to apply fludroxycortide. It must not be applied more than twice a day, and once a day is often sufficient.

• La quantité de corticostéroïde topique que vous devez appliquer est généralement mesurée en unités fingertip (UF). Une UF correspond à la quantité de crème ou de pommade qui est pressée le long du bout du doigt d'un adulte (c'est-à-dire du bout du doigt jusqu'à la première pliure). En guise de guide, une UF suffit à couvrir une zone deux fois plus grande que la paume d'un adulte. Votre médecin vous indiquera combien d'UF vous devrez utiliser pour couvrir la zone de votre peau affectée.

• Si vous utilisez plus d'un corticostéroïde topique, assurez-vous de connaître le moment et l'endroit où utiliser chacun d'eux. Si vous avez des doutes, consultez votre médecin ou demandez conseil à votre pharmacien.

• If you are using fludroxycortide tape, cut a piece of tape to fit the inflamed area. Make sure your skin is dry and hair-free, then apply the tape and leave it in place for the time your doctor has said. This is usually no more than 12 hours a day.

• If you are applying fludroxycortide tape to your face do not use it for more than five days in a row.

• After you have applied fludroxycortide, remember to wash your hands (unless your hands are the treated area).

• If you are using fludroxycortide for psoriasis, make sure you follow your doctor's instructions carefully. It should not be used for large areas of psoriasis or for long periods of time, as these can cause your symptoms to flare up again afterwards.

• Children are susceptible to side-effects from topical steroids. The main concern is for children who need frequent courses, as it can have an effect on their growth and this may need to be monitored. If your child has been prescribed fludroxycortide, follow the directions you have been given very carefully, and do not use it for longer than you have been told to. As a general rule, it should not be used for more than 1-2 weeks in children. fludroxycortide tape must not be used for more than five days in a row.

• If you are using a moisturiser along with fludroxycortide, apply the moisturiser first. Then wait 10-15 minutes before applying fludroxycortide. This allows time for the moisturiser to be absorbed before the topical corticosteroid is applied. Your skin should be moist but not slippery when you apply fludroxycortide.

• If you have been told to use fludroxycortide on your face, be careful not to get any near your eyes and do not use it for longer periods of time than you have been advised.

• Sauf avis contraire de votre médecin, n'appliquez pas de bandage ou de pansement sur la zone traitée, car cela augmenterait l'absorption du stéroïde à travers votre peau et le risque d'effets secondaires.

• Your doctor will tell you how long to use the preparation for. The general rule is to continue to use it until the flare-up has gone and then to stop it. A course of treatment for 7-14 days is often sufficient. If your symptoms have not improved after this time (or if they get worse), speak again with your doctor for further advice. Some people with severe skin conditions may be advised to use it for up to four weeks between courses of more potent topical steroids. Fludroxycortide should not be used for long periods of time or on large areas of the body, especially in children.

• After you finish using fludroxycortide, continue to use your moisturiser every day. This will help to prevent a further flare-up. Your doctor may also prescribe a less potent steroid cream for you to use when needed.

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects but not everyone will experience them. Although side-effects from moderately potent corticosteroids like fludroxycortide are rare, you can reduce the risk further by applying the preparation thinly, no more than twice a day, and to the affected areas only.

If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to fludroxycortide, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.

Important: there is a risk of fire when creams and ointments are absorbed by fabrics (such as clothing or bedsheets), making them flammable. A spark or flame can easily ignite the fabric. The risk is highest when large amounts of paraffin-based products are applied and absorb into fabrics. However there is also a risk when non-paraffin products are used. Be aware of this fire hazard when repeatedly using large amounts of any skin product. Do not smoke or go near naked flames.

When used as directed by your doctor or pharmacist, steroid creams will be applied in small quantities on small areas of skin. There should be minimal absorption into fabrics and a low risk of fire.

• Gardez tous les médicaments hors de la portée et de la vue des enfants.

• Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec, à l'abri de la chaleur et de la lumière directes.