Bioactivity | Fluocinonide (Vanos) is a potent glucocorticoid steroid used topically as anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of skin disorders.Target: Glucocorticoid ReceptorFluocinonide is a potent glucocorticoid steroid used topically as an anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of skin disorders such as eczema and seborrhoeic dermatitis. Fluocinonide ranks as a "high-potency" topical corticosteroid. Minimal amounts should be used for a minimal length of time to avoid the occurrence of adverse effects. Fluocinonide should not be used if infection is present. Fluocinonide is used in veterinary medicine. It is a treatment for allergies in dogs. Natural systemic cortisol concentrations can be suppressed for weeks after one week of topical exposure. From Wikipedia. | ||||||||||||
Name | Fluocinonide | ||||||||||||
CAS | 356-12-7 | ||||||||||||
Formula | C26H32F2O7 | ||||||||||||
Molar Mass | 494.52 | ||||||||||||
Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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Reference | [1]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluocinonide |