cream, lotion, gel, and ointment dosage forms for topical administration. This drug is
used in the treatment of various skin disorders (not open wounds).
b. Flucinolone (Synalar). This product is available in cream, ointment, and
solution topical dosage forms.
c. Fluocinonide (Lidex). This product is available in cream, ointment, and
tape dosage forms.
d. Flurandrenolide (Cordran). This product is available in cream, lotion,
ointment, and tape dosage forms for topical application.
e. Halcinonide (Halog). This product is available in cream, ointment, and
solution dosage forms for topical application.
9-14. RELATIVE POTENCIES OF SYSTEMIC ADRENOCORTICAL STERIODS
Table 9-1 below compares some of the systemic adrenocortical steroids in the
areas of anti-inflammatory potency, sodium retaining potency, and equivalent dose.
This chart allows you to compare some of the most commonly used adrenocortical
steroids in these important areas.
Compound
Anti-Inflammatory
Sodium Retaining
Equivalent
Potency
Potency
Dose
Hydrocortisone
1
1
20.0 mg
(Cortisol)
Cortisone
0.8
0.8
25.0 mg
Deoxycorticosterone
0.0
100
-
Aldosterone
0.0
3000
-
Prednisone
4
0.8
5.0 mg
Methylprednisolone
5
0.8
4.0 mg
Triamcinolone
5
0.0
4.0 mg
Dexamethasone
30
0.0
0.75 mg
Table 9-1. Comparison of systemic adrenocortical steroids.
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