What is Flac? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Flac overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Flac Otic Oil, DermOtic Oil

Generic Names:

  • Fluocinolone Acetonide

Uses:

  • Treats itchiness, swelling, and flaking skin of the external ear canal associated with chronic eczematous external otitis. This medicine is a steroid.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Otic Agent

Forms:

  • Liquid, Drop

How it’s taken:

  • Into the ear

What is Flac used for?

What form(s) does Flac come in?

  • Liquid

  • Drop

What are common Flac dosages?

  • Bottle 20ML of 0.01%

Flac images - What does Flac look like?

  • Flac
    20ml of 0.01% bottle

How to take Flac

  • Otic routeDrop the prescribed number of drops into the ear. Keep the ear tilted up for a few minutes or put a cotton ball into your ear.

  • Otic routeDo not rinse the dropper.

  • Do not cover the treated area with a dressing or bandage unless your doctor tells you to.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Otic routeUse this medicine only in your ear. Do not use this medicine on your face, especially in your eyes. In case of contact, wash eyes with water.

  • Otic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

  • Otic routeRemove the cap. Do not let the tip of the dropper touch anything, including your ear.

  • Otic routeLie down or tilt your head to the side. For a child, gently pull the child€™s earlobe down and back to straighten the child€™s ear canal. For an adult, gently pull the earlobe up and back to straighten the ear canal.

  • Otic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

  • Otic routeDrop the prescribed number of drops into the ear. Keep the ear tilted up for a few minutes or put a cotton ball into your ear.

  • Otic routeUse this medicine only in your ear. Do not use this medicine on your face, especially in your eyes. In case of contact, wash eyes with water.

  • Otic routeLie down or tilt your head to the side. For a child, gently pull the child€™s earlobe down and back to straighten the child€™s ear canal. For an adult, gently pull the earlobe up and back to straighten the ear canal.

  • Do not cover the treated area with a dressing or bandage unless your doctor tells you to.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Otic routeRemove the cap. Do not let the tip of the dropper touch anything, including your ear.

  • Otic routeDo not rinse the dropper.

What to do if you miss a dose of Flac

  • Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Flac contraindications - Who shouldn't take Flac?

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to fluocinolone acetonide, or to any other steroids.

Flac warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have other ear infections.

  • This product contains refined peanut oil, tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to peanuts.

  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

  • Gaining weight around your neck, upper back, breast, face, or waist.

  • Increase in how much or how often you urinate.

  • Increased thirst.

  • Severe headache, or changes in vision.

Flac interactions & what to avoid when taking Flac

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have other ear infections.

  • This product contains refined peanut oil, tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to peanuts.

  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Flac side effects - How does Flac make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Increase in how much or how often you urinate.

  • Severe headache, or changes in vision.

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Extreme weakness, tiredness, or confusion.

  • Fever or chills.

  • Gaining weight around your neck, upper back, breast, face, or waist.

  • Increased thirst.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Thinning of skin or dryness.

  • Skin rash or redness.

  • Irritation, burning or itching in the ear.

  • Acne-like skin changes.

Subscribe to our savings newsletter

Health education, drug info, wellness & more

By clicking 'Subscribe', I agree to SingleCare's Terms & Conditions.