Flucort N Cream (Fluocinolone/Neomycin)

What is Flucort N Cream (Fluocinolone/Neomycin)

What it does

• Fluocinolone reduces redness, swelling, and itch.
• Neomycin targets certain bacteria on the skin.
• This pairing is often used for flare-ups of eczema, contact dermatitis, or other steroid-responsive rashes that look irritated or crusted. It is not meant for fungal infections like ringworm or viral problems like cold sores. If you are unsure what you have, check in with a clinician first.

How to use it

• Wash and gently dry the area.
• Apply a thin layer once or twice daily, or precisely as prescribed.
• Use the smallest amount needed to cover the rash. A pea-sized amount often goes a long way.
• Do not bandage tightly or use under occlusion unless your provider says it is safe.
• Avoid the eyes, mouth, and the inside of the nose. Do not use on deep cuts or large open wounds.
• On the face, groin, or armpits, use only if your provider directs you, since skin is thinner there.

How long to use

Who should be careful

• People with a known allergy to neomycin or other aminoglycosides.
• Anyone with skin infections caused by a fungus or a virus. The steroid can make those worse.
• Children, especially those under 2 years old, should not be given.
• During pregnancy or breastfeeding, use only if your provider agrees and avoid large areas.

Possible side effects

Tips for best results

• Keep your skincare simple while using this. Gentle cleanser, then the prescription cream, then a basic moisturiser after 10 to 15 minutes if your provider is okay with that routine.
• Please do not use it as a daily long-term moisturiser or on acne.
• Wash your hands after applying, unless you are treating your hands.

Active ingredients

• Fluocinolone acetonide topical corticosteroid
• Neomycin sulphate, a topical antibiotic

Who this may help

• Eczema or dermatitis that looks weepy or crusted and needs calm plus antibacterial coverage
• Itchy, inflamed patches that a clinician has diagnosed as steroid-responsive, with suspected bacterial involvement

What to avoid

• Using it on fungal rashes, athlete's foot, jock itch, or ringworm
• Using it on viral rashes like shingles or cold sores
• Getting it in the eyes
• Sharing your tube with others

Storage and handling

Is a prescription needed?

Available Strengths

• Fluocinolone acetonide 0.025% w/w + Neomycin sulfate 0.5% w/w
• Fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% w/w + Neomycin sulfate 0.5% w/w
• Typical pack sizes: 10 g, 15 g, and 30 g tubes, depending on manufacturer.
• Note: Exact strengths and sizes vary by brand and market. Always check the label on your tube.

Important reminder

FAQs About Flucort N Cream