{"id":59381,"date":"2024-02-28T05:55:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T05:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medsname.com\/flucort-n-cream\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T10:49:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:49:15","slug":"flucort-n-cream","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/flucort-n-cream\/","title":{"rendered":"Flucort-N Cream"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- medsbase-tldr-answer --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #f5a623;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 24px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;\">&#9889; Quick Answer &mdash; What is Flucort-N Cream?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Flucort-N Cream<\/strong> is a topical combination cream from Ranbaxy containing <strong>fluocinolone acetonide 0.025%<\/strong> (a potent topical corticosteroid, UK Class III) and <strong>neomycin sulphate 0.5%<\/strong> (a broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic). It is used for <strong>steroid-responsive inflammatory skin conditions complicated by, or at risk of, bacterial superinfection<\/strong> &mdash; infected atopic dermatitis, infected contact dermatitis, infected seborrhoeic dermatitis, impetiginised eczema, infected intertrigo. Apply a <strong>dunne laag tweemaal daags aan<\/strong> to affected areas for a <strong>maximum 7 days<\/strong> (to limit neomycin contact-sensitisation and steroid atrophy). <strong>Not for rosacea, acne, perioral dermatitis, face, eyelids, groin, large body areas, or uninfected viral \/ fungal skin lesions.<\/strong> Not a first-line rosacea treatment &mdash; topical steroids trigger steroid-induced rosacea; the antibiotic component does not address the rosacea inflammation pathway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"medsbase-trust-strip\" style=\"background:#f4f8fb;border:1px solid #d8e3eb;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;\">\n<strong>Wat u krijgt bij MedsBase:<\/strong> WHO-GMP gecertificeerde fabrikant \u00b7 Discrete verpakking \u00b7 Wereldwijde verzending \u00b7 1.400+ geverifieerde <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/reviews\/\">klantbeoordelingen<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"medsbase-reship-line\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:8px 0 18px;\">\ud83d\udce6 Elke bestelling is gedekt door onze <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\"><strong>Reshipment Assurance Policy<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 als uw pakket niet binnen 20 werkdagen arriveert, sturen wij het opnieuw.<\/p>\n<h3>Waarom bestellen bij MedsBase<\/h3>\n<p>Onze generieke medicijnen zijn afkomstig van WHO-GMP gecertificeerde fabrikanten en worden wereldwijd verzonden in discrete, eenvoudige verpakkingen \u2014 geen medicijnnaam op de buitenkant van het pakket. Betalingen met kaart worden verwerkt via een gereguleerde processor (betalingsoverzichten vermelden een gereguleerde kaartbetalingprocessor \u2014 nooit \u201cMedsBase\u201d of een medicijnnaam). Crypto en SEPA bankoverschrijvingen worden ook geaccepteerd. Elke bestelling wordt ondersteund door ons Reshipment Assurance Policy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Flucort-N Cream?<\/h2>\n<p>Flucort-N Cream is a dual-active topical cream from Ranbaxy in a 20 g tube, combining:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fluocinolone acetonide 0.025%<\/strong> &mdash; a synthetic halogenated potent topical corticosteroid (UK Class III \/ US Class III-II). Suppresses skin inflammation by binding intracellular glucocorticoid receptors and downregulating pro-inflammatory cytokines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neomycin sulphate 0.5%<\/strong> &mdash; a topical aminoglycoside antibiotic with broad-spectrum gram-negative and some gram-positive activity. Covers <em>Staphylococcus aureus<\/em>, <em>E. coli<\/em>, <em>Klebsiella<\/em>, <em>Enterobacter<\/em>, <em>Proteus<\/em>, en <em>Pseudomonas<\/em> (limited). Binds the 30S bacterial ribosome and blocks protein synthesis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The combination is designed for skin that is both <em>inflamed<\/em> (needs a steroid) <strong>en<\/strong> <em>infected or at high risk of bacterial superinfection<\/em> (needs an antibiotic). Neither ingredient alone covers both problems.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approved \/ Evidence-Based Uses<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Infected atopic dermatitis (eczema)<\/strong> &mdash; weepy, crusted, gold-crusted eczema<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impetiginised eczema or contact dermatitis<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Infected seborrhoeic dermatitis<\/strong> (with overt bacterial superinfection)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infected intertrigo<\/strong> &mdash; bacterial component in skin folds (short course only &mdash; skin folds are high-absorption sites)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infected stasis dermatitis<\/strong> (lower-leg eczema of chronic venous insufficiency)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Otitis externa<\/strong> (bacterial-inflammatory outer-ear infections) &mdash; if the product is specifically formulated or labelled for ear use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flucort-N Cream Dosage &amp; How to Apply<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash and dry your hands and the affected skin.<\/li>\n<li>If there is visible crust, soak gently with saline or clean tepid water first to lift it &mdash; the cream absorbs better through clean skin.<\/li>\n<li>Breng een <strong>dunne laag tweemaal daags aan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Rub in gently until absorbed.<\/li>\n<li>Was de handen na aanbrengen.<\/li>\n<li>Do not cover with an airtight dressing unless specifically directed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum 7 days of continuous use.<\/strong> Beyond 1 week, the risk of neomycin contact sensitisation rises steeply (up to 10% of users develop allergic contact dermatitis to neomycin with extended use), and the steroid atrophy clock is ticking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Review at 7 days:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If infection has cleared:<\/strong> switch to a plain topical steroid (no antibiotic) at the same or lower potency for any ongoing inflammation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If infection is still active:<\/strong> the organism is likely neomycin-resistant or MRSA &mdash; swab for culture and switch to an appropriate systemic antibiotic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If the skin is paradoxically worse:<\/strong> suspect contact allergy to neomycin; discontinue immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where NOT to Apply Flucort-N Cream<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gezicht<\/strong> (unless specifically directed for a small, short course) &mdash; potent steroid on face risks perioral dermatitis, steroid-induced rosacea, atrophy, telangiectasia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eyelids, around the eyes, inside the eye<\/strong> &mdash; risk of glaucoma, cataract, and corneal toxicity from neomycin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perforated eardrum<\/strong> &mdash; neomycin is ototoxic; cannot enter the middle ear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Large body areas, under occlusion, under nappies<\/strong> &mdash; systemic absorption of both the steroid and neomycin (nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity) rises ten-fold.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acne, rosacea, periorale dermatitis<\/strong> &mdash; steroid worsens all three.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Primary viral skin infection<\/strong> &mdash; chickenpox, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, viral warts &mdash; steroid worsens all.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Primary fungal infection<\/strong> &mdash; tinea, candidiasis &mdash; mixing a topical steroid into uninfected tinea causes <em>tinea incognito<\/em> (masked, worsened fungal infection).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuberculous or syphilitic skin lesions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Known neomycin allergy (cross-reacts with kanamycin, gentamicin, tobramycin, streptomycin)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:16px 20px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<strong>&#9888;&#65039; Is Flucort-N Cream a rosacea treatment? No.<\/strong> Flucort-N Cream is a topical corticosteroid. Topical steroids applied to the face can <strong>cause<\/strong> a condition called <em>stero\u00efd-ge\u00efnduceerde rosacea veroorzaken<\/em> (also called steroid dermatitis of the face) &mdash; persistent redness, telangiectasia, papules and pustules that appear or worsen after days-to-weeks of facial steroid use. For rosacea, the clinically appropriate options are <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/ivrea-cream\/\">ivermectin 1% (Ivrea Cream)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/aziderm-cream\/\">azelaic acid 20% (Aziderm)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/erythego-gel\/\">brimonidine gel (Erythego)<\/a>, or oral tetracycline-class antibiotics under a doctor&#8217;s guidance.\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bijwerkingen<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Local (common with prolonged use):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Neomycin allergic contact dermatitis<\/strong> &mdash; up to 10% of users after more than 1 week of use; paradoxical worsening of the rash, itch, oozing. Neomycin is one of the most common topical contact allergens in dermatology patch testing.<\/li>\n<li>Skin atrophy, telangiectasia, striae &mdash; from the fluocinolone<\/li>\n<li>Perioral dermatitis, steroid-induced rosacea, steroid acne<\/li>\n<li>Hypopigmentatie<\/li>\n<li>Tinea incognito &mdash; masked worsening of fungal infection<\/li>\n<li>Application-site burning or itch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Systemic (rare at recommended dose and duration; real risk with overuse or compromised skin barrier):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>HPA-axis suppression from the fluocinolone<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity<\/strong> from systemically absorbed neomycin &mdash; documented after application to large denuded areas, burns, or chronic leg ulcers. Hearing loss can be irreversible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contra-indicaties &amp; Zwangerschap<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Hypersensitivity to fluocinolone, neomycin, or any aminoglycoside (cross-reactivity)<\/li>\n<li>Perforated eardrum<\/li>\n<li>Untreated primary viral or fungal skin infection<\/li>\n<li>Rosacea, acne, periorale dermatitis<\/li>\n<li>Chronic leg ulcers and large open wounds (systemic neomycin absorption risk)<\/li>\n<li>Children under 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Zwangerschap:<\/strong> Category C. Avoid routine use. Brief, focal application for an essential indication is generally considered acceptable. Neomycin systemic absorption from intact skin is minimal; from compromised skin it can reach fetal ototoxic levels.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opslag<\/h2>\n<p>Store below 25&deg;C in the original tube. Replace cap tightly after each use. Keep out of reach of children. Use within 3 months of opening or before the expiry date.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\">Veelgestelde vragen<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I use Flucort-N Cream for rosacea?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Nee.<\/strong> The fluocinolone component is a potent topical steroid and will trigger steroid-induced rosacea, telangiectasia, and facial atrophy on sustained application. The neomycin component has no useful activity on rosacea &mdash; rosacea inflammation is not bacterially driven. For rosacea use <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/ivrea-cream\/\">ivermectin 1% cream<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/aziderm-cream\/\">azelaic acid<\/a>, or topical metronidazole under medical guidance.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why only 7 days?<\/h3>\n<p>Two reasons. First, contact sensitisation to neomycin rises sharply after a week &mdash; up to 10% of users develop allergic contact dermatitis to it with prolonged use, and neomycin allergy lasts a lifetime and cross-reacts with many other topical aminoglycosides. Second, potent topical steroid atrophy risk rises steadily beyond 1&ndash;2 weeks. If 7 days has not cleared the infection, the bug is likely resistant and you need a culture-directed systemic antibiotic.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I use Flucort-N Cream on a cut or graze?<\/h3>\n<p>Not routinely. Open wounds and denuded skin absorb neomycin systemically and can reach ototoxic\/nephrotoxic plasma levels. For a simple cut, plain antiseptic and an inert dressing is safer. For an infected wound, see a doctor for a targeted antibiotic.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My eczema is getting worse after using Flucort-N Cream &mdash; why?<\/h3>\n<p>Two likely causes. (1) Allergic contact dermatitis to neomycin &mdash; the most common cause of apparent failure on a neomycin combination. Stop immediately, switch to a steroid-only cream, and consider patch testing. (2) The infection is neomycin-resistant or MRSA &mdash; needs culture and a different antibiotic. Either way, stop Flucort-N Cream and see a doctor.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can children use Flucort-N Cream?<\/h3>\n<p>Not routinely under 2 years. In older children, brief focal use only, under paediatric supervision &mdash; children have higher systemic absorption of both steroid (growth \/ HPA-axis risk) and neomycin (ototoxicity risk). Paediatric dermatology usually prefers mupirocin for infected eczema, paired with a plain mild-to-moderate steroid.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Flucort-N Cream safe in pregnancy?<\/h3>\n<p>Category C. Brief focal application may be acceptable, but avoid routine or prolonged use. The neomycin component can reach ototoxic fetal levels if applied to compromised skin or to large body areas. Discuss with your obstetrician.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I use Flucort-N Cream in my ear?<\/h3>\n<p>Only if the specific product is labelled for otic (ear) use <strong>en<\/strong> the eardrum is confirmed intact. Neomycin is ototoxic; it must not enter the middle ear. Never use on an ear with a perforated eardrum, grommets, or any history of suspected perforation &mdash; permanent hearing loss has been reported.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I buy Flucort-N Cream online?<\/h3>\n<p>You can buy Flucort-N Cream (fluocinolone 0.025% + neomycin 0.5% cream, 20 g tube) from MedsBase with discreet packaging and worldwide shipping. WHO-GMP certified manufacturer at checkout.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gerelateerde behandelingen op MedsBase<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/momin-cream\/\">Momin Cream &mdash; Mometasone 0.1%<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/elocon-cream\/\">Elocon Cr\u00e8me \u2014 Mometason 0,1%<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/halox-cream\/\">Halox Cream &mdash; Halobetasol 0.05%<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/tenovate-cream\/\">Tenovate Cream &mdash; Clobetasol 0.05%<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/eczema-psoriasis-treatment\/\"><strong>Bekijk alle behandelingen voor eczeem &amp; psoriasis<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:4px;\"><strong>\u2695 Medisch disclaimer.<\/strong> Deze pagina is alleen voor informatieve doeleinden en vervangt geen medisch advies van een gekwalificeerde zorgprofessional. 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For steroid-responsive inflammatory skin conditions complicated by bacterial superinfection \u2014 infected eczema, infected contact dermatitis, impetiginised skin. Maximum 7-day course. 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