capex
Capex (Fluocinolone Acetonide) is a corticosteroid used to treat Atopic Dermatitis, Facial Dermatoses, Foot Dermatoses, Hand Dermatoses.
Fluocinolone Acetonide · by Galderma Labs LP
Available as a generic: Fluocinolone Acetonide
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Fluocinolone Acetonide
- Drug class
- Corticosteroid
- Form
- Topical
- Strength
- Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01%
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- atopic dermatitis, facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses
- Manufacturer
- Galderma Labs LP
- FDA application
- NDA020001
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
How this class works, per Corticosteroids - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Topical
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Capex treat?
- Capex (Fluocinolone Acetonide) may be used to treat atopic dermatitis, facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses, hand dermatoses, inflammation, leg dermatoses, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How does Capex work?
- Capex is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids mimic the body's natural stress hormone cortisol: they enter cells and bind a glucocorticoid receptor that switches off genes for inflammatory chemicals, calming swelling, redness, and an overactive immune response.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Capex?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Capex. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Capex?
- Capex is marketed by Galderma Labs LP. You can see Galderma Labs LP's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Capex a brand-name or generic drug?
- Capex is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Fluocinolone Acetonide. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Fluocinolone Acetonide are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Capex available over the counter?
- No. Capex is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Capex come in?
- Capex is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Capex?
- Capex is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Capex FDA-registered?
- Capex is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020001. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 1,990 reports naming FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE — the active ingredient in Capex, and the FDA flagged 43% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- pruritus177 reports
- rash153 reports
- diarrhoea124 reports
- headache117 reports
- psoriasis107 reports
- nausea103 reports
- fatigue99 reports
- dermatitis atopic83 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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