FDA label
What is fluocinonide used for?
The FDA-approved uses of fluocinonide, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05%, Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05% (Emulsified Base), Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05% and Fluocinonide Ointment USP, 0.05% are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.”
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Fluocinonide, cream
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (ANDA072494). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05%, Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05% (Emulsified Base), Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05% and Fluocinonide Ointment USP, 0.05% are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Source: DailyMed label, set id b0bc89a9-c9d5-4adb-9785-2d4487c4c656, version 8, effective December 23, 2025. NDC 51672-1254, one of 26 listings for this product.
Fluocinonide, solution
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by E. Fougera & Co. a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals, LLC (ANDA072934). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Fluocinonide Topical Solution USP, 0.05% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Source: DailyMed label, set id ebca0c66-06f6-438a-a01a-634c53debc06, version 6, effective January 28, 2026. NDC 0168-0134, one of 16 listings for this product.
Fluocinonide, ointment
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (ANDA073481). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
The topical corticosteroids are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 986c1ba3-2103-4773-a35c-2c0121a01783, version 7, effective September 30, 2024. NDC 0093-0264, one of 9 listings for this product.
Questions
What is fluocinonide used for?
The FDA label says: “Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05%, Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05% (Emulsified Base), Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05% and Fluocinonide Ointment USP, 0.05% are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.”
What drug class is fluocinonide?
FDA lists fluocinonide in the Corticosteroid established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.