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Difluocortolone

Generic Name
Difluocortolone
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C22H28F2O4
CAS Number
2607-06-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
K253365DXI

Overview

Difluocortolone is a potent topical corticosteroid. It is commonly used in dermatology for the reduction of inflammation and itching. It was submitted to the FDA in July 1984 by the pharmaceutical company Schering AG.

Background

Difluocortolone is a potent topical corticosteroid. It is commonly used in dermatology for the reduction of inflammation and itching. It was submitted to the FDA in July 1984 by the pharmaceutical company Schering AG.

Indication

Difluocortolone is used as a topical treatment of the symptoms of inflammatory skin disorders like eczema, seborrheic eczema, lichen planus and psoriasis. All these disorders present as a common characteristic the occurrence of symptoms as itching, swelling, redness and scaling.

Associated Conditions

  • Aphthous Stomatitis
  • Dermatitis
  • Gingivitis
  • Infectious Periodontal Diseases
  • Periodontitis
  • Stomatitis
  • Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
  • Eczematous rash
  • Oral lesions

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
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Effective Date
No FDA approvals found for this drug.

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
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Status
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No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
TRAVOCORT CREAM
SIN04564P
CREAM
1 mg/g
5/31/1990

NMPA Drug Approvals

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Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
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Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
MYCOCIN A CREAM
N/A
wilcome pharmaceutical co ltd
N/A
N/A
6/5/1996

TGA Drug Approvals

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No TGA approvals found for this drug.
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