Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Diflucortolone
Drug Class
Skin Conditions
Chemical Class
Corticosteroid
What is Acort?
Uses
Diflucortolone (Valerate) is a corticosteroid. Diflucortolone (Valerate) is used topically for inflammatory skin conditions.
How It Works
Chemical Class
Corticosteroid
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Corticosteroid. It belongs to Dermatological Products and Corticosteroid Topical pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Diflucortolone (Valerate) is 478.60.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Topical
0.1 to 0.3 % — 8 hourly
Initial
2
Child
SA
Safety Alerts
Acne, perioral dermatitis, potent corticosteroids in widespread plaque psoriasis, rosacea, untreated viral skin lesions
Important Warnings
Avoid prolonged use, keep away from eyes, under specialist supervision in psoriasis (can result in rebound relapse, development of generalized pustular psoriasis, and local and systemic toxicity)
Do not use steroid as sole therapy in psoriasis
Do not use steroids to treat diaper dermatoses in infants
If local irritation develops discontinue use
Side Effects
Burningitchingirritationerythemadrynessfolliculitishypertrichosispruritusacneiform eruptionshypo-pigmentationperi-oral dermatitisallergic contact dermatitismaceration of the skinthinning of the skin (the original structure may never return)worsening of acne and rosacea
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Diflucortolone (Valerate) was found.
Storage
Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight. Cream, Oint Store Below 25°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 200
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 82
DVAGORs 200
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Diflucortolone, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Difloderm
10g
Rs 175.75Rs 175.75/unit
No DRAP alertsSEATLE
Travocort
10G
Rs 275.5Rs 275.5/unit
No DRAP alertsBAYER PHARMA (PVT) LTD.
Difloderm
Rs 86.11
No DRAP alertsMARTIN DOW
Travocort
Rs 175
No DRAP alertsBayer Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.
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