A corticosteroid used to treat skin disorders and inflammatory eye, ear, and nose disorders. Fluocinolone (Fluonid, Flurosyn, Synalar, Synemol, Derma-Smoothe/FS) is available as a cream, gel, lotion, ointment, and shampoo.
Fluocinolone is one of the corticosteroids and is applied to the skin as a cream, lotion or ointment. It is more potent than hydrocortisone, and must not be given by mouth.