Synalar (Fluocinolone Acetonide): Uses, Dosage, Side ... - RxList

What Is Synalar?

Synalar (fluocinolone acetonide) Cream is a topical (for the skin) steroid used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, seborrhea, and psoriasis. Synalar is available in generic form.

What Are Side Effects of Synalar?

Common side effects of Synalar Cream include:

• stinging,
• burning,
• itching,
• irritation,
• dryness,
• peeling, or
• redness at the application site when this medication is first applied to the skin.

These side effects should disappear in a few days as your body adjusts to Synalar Cream. Other side effects of Synalar Cream include:

• thinning or softening of your skin,
• swollen hair follicles,
• blisters,
• pimples,
• crusting of treated skin,
• changes in color of treated skin,
• skin rash or irritation around your mouth, or
• stretch marks.

Skin infections can become worse when Synalar Cream is used. Notify your doctor if redness, swelling, or irritation does not improve.

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out;
• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Synalar

Synalar Cream is generally applied to the affected area as a thin film in two to four times daily dosing depending on the severity of the condition.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Synalar?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied Synalar. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use.

Synalar During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

During pregnancy, Synalar should be used only when prescribed. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk when applied to the skin. Similar medications pass into breast milk when taken by mouth. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Additional Information

Our Synalar (fluocinolone acetonide) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.