CORTEF ACETATE vs FML FORTE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CORTEF ACETATE and FML FORTE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CORTEF ACETATE	FML FORTE
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.15 /g	$12.85 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE	FLUOROMETHOLONE
Manufacturer	Pharmacia and Upjohn	Abbvie
Dosage forms	Topical, Injectable	Drops
Drug class	Corticosteroid	Corticosteroid
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1.5 hours	—
Treats	Adrenal Insufficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Ulcerative Colitis	Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Keratitis

cortef acetate fml forte

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.15 /g

$12.85 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE

FLUOROMETHOLONE

Manufacturer

Pharmacia and Upjohn

Abbvie

Dosage forms

Topical, Injectable

Drops

Drug class

Corticosteroid

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1.5 hours

—

Treats

Adrenal Insufficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Ulcerative Colitis

Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Keratitis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cortef Acetate and Fml Forte?

Cortef Acetate contains Hydrocortisone Acetate, while Fml Forte contains Fluorometholone — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.