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Approved Formulary
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fluocinolone topical
fluocinolone topical
- Restricted Medications Non-Formulary
Brand names: Synalar
| Form | Strength |
|---|---|
| SOLUTION, TOPICAL | 0.01% |
Display Corticosteroids Class:
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Medication comments:
| Per policy, orders for these non-formulary agents will be changed to formulary equivalents. | |
|---|---|
| Non-Formulary Agent | Formulary Equivalent |
| fluocinolone (Synalar) 0.01%, 0.025% cream | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream |
| fluocinolone (Synalar) 0.025% ointment | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% ointment |
| fluocinolone (Synalar) HP 0.2% cream | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% cream |
| fluocinonide (Lidex E) 0.05% ointment | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% ointment (Not stocked) |
| fluocinonide (Lidex) 0.05% cream | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% cream |
| fluocinonide (Lidex) 0.05% gel | desoximetasone (Topicort) 0.05% gel |
| fluocinonide (Lidex) 0.05% ointment | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% ointment (Not stocked) |
| Pediatric Pharmacy Association 2025 KIDs List of Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics | |
|---|---|
| Medication: | fluocinolone acetonide (Synalar) |
| Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics (KIDs) List: Second Edition (Table 1) | |
| Drug | corticosteroids, topical (medium potency) |
| Risk/Rationale | Cushing syndrome, adrenal suppression |
| Recommendation | Avoid in younger than 2 yr for diaper dermatitis |
| Quality of evidence: Low, Strength of Recommendation: Strong | |
| Medication: | fluocinonide (Lidex) |
| Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics (KIDs) List: Second Edition (Table 1) | |
| Drug | corticosteroids, topical (very high potency) |
| Risk/Rationale | Cushing syndrome, adrenal suppression |
| Recommendation | Avoid in younger than 2 yr for diaper dermatitis |
| Quality of evidence: Low, Strength of Recommendation: Strong | |
Last updated: Sep. 25, 2025
- Therapeutic Interchange Policy triamcinolone (Kenalog)
- Therapeutic Interchange Policy desoximetasone (Topicort)