Capex (fluocinolone acetonide)
Topical Corticosteroids Topical Shampoo
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Generic name: fluocinolone acetonide
Drug class: Topical Corticosteroids
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Capex:
- Dandruff
- Seborrheic Dermatitis Of Scalp
Also known as: Branny Tetter, Pityriasis Capitis, Pityriasis Sicca, Pityriasis Simplex, Scurf, Seborrhea Furfuracea, Seborrhea Sicca.
Dosing
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| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Capex Shampoo | Maintenance | Apply 15 - 30 milliliters by topical route once daily work into a lather and allow to remain on scalp for 5 minutes then rinse off. |
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Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
- Bacterial skin and skin structure infection
- Hypothalamic-pituitary insufficiency
Adverse reactions
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Less Frequent
- Folliculitis
- Purpura
- Skin and skin structure infection
- Skin atrophy
Rare or Very Rare
- Adrenocortical insufficiency
- Bullous dermatitis
- Cataracts
- Central serous chorioretinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Growth failure
- Hypothalamic-pituitary insufficiency
- Intracranial hypertension
- Ocular hypertension
- Skin hypopigmentation
- Skin striae
- Skin ulcer
- Urticaria
More Frequent
- Erythema
- Stinging of skin
Less Frequent
- Acute pain at drug application site
- Blurred vision
- Headache disorder
- Paresthesia
- Pruritus of skin
- Skin rash
- Telangiectasia
- Treatment site sequelae
Rare or Very Rare
- Acneiform eruption
- Alopecia
- Blistering skin
- Contact dermatitis
- Dry skin
- Dyschromia
- Glycosuria
- Hirsutism
- Hypercortisolism
- Hyperesthesia
- Hyperglycemia
- Miliaria
- Perioral dermatitis
- Skin irritation
Precautions
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dandruff | ||
| L21.0 | ICD10CM | Seborrhea capitis |
| Seborrheic dermatitis of scalp | ||
| L21.0 | ICD10CM | Seborrhea capitis |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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