Dermatology Handbook

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Synalar

Reig Jofre

Description

Synalar contains fluocinolone acetonide, which is a synthetic anti-inflammatory corticosteroid. Its mechanism of action is related to vasoconstriction and suppression of membrane permeability, miotic activity, the immune response and release of inflammatory mediators

Indications

For the treatment of a wide variety of inflammatory, pruritic and allergic skin disorders, particularly suitable for eczema and dermatitis, atopic eczema, seborrhoeic eczema, discoid eczema, contact dermatitis, neurodermatitis, prurigo, psoriasis (excluding widespread chronic plaque psoriasis), lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematous

Price

30g cream, £4.14; 100g cream, £11.75; 30g gel, £5.56; 60g gel, £10.02

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