cordran

What is Cordran?

From the FDA label:Cordran Tape (Flurandrenolide Tape, USP) is a transparent, inconspicuous, plastic surgical tape. It contains Cordran (Flurandrenolide, USP), a potent corticosteroid for topical use. Flurandrenolide occurs as white to off-white, fluffy crystalline powder and is odorless. Flurandrenolide is practically insoluble in water and in ether. One gram dissolves in 72 mL of alcohol and in 10 mL of chloroform. The molecular weight of flurandrenolide is 436.52. The chemical name of flurandrenolide is Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 6-fluoro-11,21 dihydroxy-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-, (6α, 11ß, 16α)-; its empirical formula is C 24 H 33 FO 6 . The structural formula is as follows: Each square centimeter contains 4 mcg (0.00916 μmol) flurandrenolide uniformly distributed in the adhesive layer. The tape is made of a thin, matte-finish polyethylene film that is slightly elastic and highly flexible. The adhesive is a synthetic copolymer of acrylate ester and acrylic acid that is free from substances of plant origin. The pressure-sensitive adhesive surface is covered with a protective paper liner to permit handling and trimming before application. Chemical Structure

How to use

Cordran is sold in more than one form (Topical and Tape), and each is dosed differently. The instructions below come from the FDA label for application NDA016455 — follow the label that came with the product you were actually prescribed.

Side effects

Who should not take Cordran

Overdose — what happens if you take too much

Frequently asked questions

What does Cordran treat?

Cordran (Flurandrenolide) may be used to treat 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 Cordran work?

Cordran 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.

How is Cordran rated?

pharmaranks gives Cordran a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Cordran cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $1.16 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Cordran?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Cordran. 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 Cordran?

Cordran is marketed by Almirall. You can see Almirall's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Cordran a brand-name or generic drug?

Cordran is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Flurandrenolide. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Flurandrenolide are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Cordran available over the counter?

No. Cordran 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 Cordran come in?

Cordran is currently marketed as topical and tape, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Cordran?

Cordran is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Cordran FDA-registered?

Cordran is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA016455. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Cordran been recalled by the FDA?

Cordran has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Cordran safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Cordran a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

What are the side effects of Cordran?

Cordran's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis,… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.