Fludroxycortide (INN, BAN, JAN), also known as flurandrenolide (USAN) and flurandrenolone,^[1] is a synthetic topical corticosteroid and is used as an anti-inflammatory treatment for use on skin irritations. Trade names include Haelan (Typharm, UK) and Cordran (by Watson Pharmaceuticals, US).^[2][3]

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Fludroxycortide

Clinical data
Trade names	Cordran, Haelan
Other names	6α-Fluoro-16α-hydroxyhydrocortisone 16,17-acetonide; 6α-Fluoro-11β,16α,17α,21-tetrahydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione 16,17-acetonide
AHFS/Drugs.com	Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information
Routes of administration	Topical
ATC code	D07AC07 (WHO)
Legal status
Legal status	UK: POM (Prescription only)
Identifiers
IUPAC name 6-Fluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17-[(l-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-(6α,11β,16α)-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
CAS Number	1524-88-5 Y
PubChem CID	15209
IUPHAR/BPS	7606
DrugBank	DB00846 Y
ChemSpider	14475 Y
UNII	8EUL29XUQT
KEGG	D00328 Y
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1201012 N
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID2047434
ECHA InfoCard	100.014.724
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C24H33FO6
Molar mass	436.520 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
SMILES O=C1\C=C5/[C@](C)(CC1)[C@@H]2[C@H]([C@H]3[C@](C[C@@H]2O)([C@@]4(OC(O[C@@H]4C3)(C)C)C(=O)CO)C)C[C@@H]5F
InChI InChI=1S/C24H33FO6/c1-21(2)30-19-9-14-13-8-16(25)15-7-12(27)5-6-22(15,3)20(13)17(28)10-23(14,4)24(19,31-21)18(29)11-26/h7,13-14,16-17,19-20,26,28H,5-6,8-11H2,1-4H3/t13-,14-,16-,17-,19+,20+,22-,23-,24+/m0/s1 Y Key:POPFMWWJOGLOIF-XWCQMRHXSA-N Y
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Fludroxycortide is available in ointment, cream and as an impregnated tape (Haelan tape, Cordran tape). Licensed indications in the United Kingdom include recalcitrant dermatoses.^[4][5]