Locorten
Locorten Brand names, Locorten Analogs
Locorten Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Locorten Chemical_Formula
C27H36F2O6
Locorten RX_link
No information avaliable
Locorten fda sheet
Locorten msds (material safety sheet)
Locorten Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Locorten Molecular Weight
494.568 g/mol
Locorten Melting Point
219 oC (base only)
Locorten H2O Solubility
0.392 mg/L
Locorten State
Solid
Locorten LogP
4.212
Locorten Dosage Forms
Cream; Liquid; Solution; Suspension
Locorten Indication
For the treatment of contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, exczema, psoriasis, diaper rash and other skin conditions
Locorten Pharmacology
Flumethasone pivalate is a moderately potent difluorinated corticosteroid ester with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties. As it is a privalate salt, its anti-inflammatory action is concentrated at the site of application. This local effect on diseased areas results in a prompt decrease in inflammation, exudation and itching.
Locorten Absorption
Minimal if applied topically
Locorten side effects and Toxicity
Can lead to signs of irritation such as burning sensation, itching or skin rash at the site of application; hypersensitivity reactions.
Locorten Patient Information
No information avaliable
Locorten Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
