lidex

Frequently asked questions

What does Lidex treat?

Lidex (Fluocinonide) may be used to treat facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses, hand dermatoses, inflammation, leg dermatoses, pruritus, 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 Lidex work?

Lidex 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 Lidex rated?

pharmaranks gives Lidex a composite score of 3.6 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 Lidex 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 $0.30 per gm, 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. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Cortenema — about $0.14 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Lidex?

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

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

Is Lidex a brand-name or generic drug?

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

Is Lidex available over the counter?

No. Lidex 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 Lidex come in?

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

What class of drug is Lidex?

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

Is Lidex FDA-registered?

Lidex is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018849. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Lidex been recalled by the FDA?

Lidex 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 Lidex safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Lidex a recall-safety score of 72/100, 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.