Note: This document contains side effect information about flurandrenolide topical. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Cordran SP.

Applies to flurandrenolide topical: topical application cream, topical application lotion, topical application ointment, topical application tape.

Serious side effects of Cordran SP

Along with its needed effects, flurandrenolide topical (the active ingredient contained in Cordran SP) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking flurandrenolide topical:

Incidence not known

• Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
• irritation
• itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
• redness and scaling around the mouth
• thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin folds together (eg, between the fingers)

Other side effects of Cordran SP

Some side effects of flurandrenolide topical may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Incidence not known

• Acne or pimples
• burning and itching of the skin with pinhead-sized red blisters
• burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, or pus at the root of the hair
• increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs
• lightening of normal skin color
• lightening of the treated areas of dark skin
• reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin
• softening of the skin

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to flurandrenolide topical: topical cream, topical lotion, topical ointment, topical tape.

General

The most commonly reported side effects were burning, itching, irritation, and dryness.^[Ref]

Endocrine

Frequency not reported: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Frequency not reported: Folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria

Postmarketing reports: Hypersensitivity, contact dermatitis, skin discoloration^[Ref]

Metabolic

Frequency not reported: Hyperglycemia, glucosuria^[Ref]

Nervous system

Frequency not reported: Intracranial hypertension (including bulging fontanelles, headaches, bilateral papilledema), paraesthesia^[Ref]

Local

Frequency not reported: Burning, itching, irritation, dryness^[Ref]