Diastat AcuDial and Synalar

• Generic Name: diazepam
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diastat, Valium, Diazepam Intensol, Zetran

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Diazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with seizures.

Diastat AcuDial (for use in the rectum) is used to treat occasionally increased seizures (cluster seizures) in people with epilepsy who also routinely take other anti-convulsants. This medicine is not for long-term daily use to prevent seizures.

Diastat AcuDial may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: fluocinolone topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Capex, Flurosyn, Synalar, Synalar Ointment, Derma-Smoothe/FS

Synalar (fluocinolone) is a corticosteroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

Synalar is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, seborrhea, and psoriasis.

Synalar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.