FLUOCINONIDE

Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05%, Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05% (Emulsified Base), Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05% and Fluocinonide Ointment USP, 0.05% are intended for topical administration. The active component in each is the corticosteroid fluocinonide, which is the 21-acetate ester of fluocinolone acetonide and has the chemical name pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,21-(acetyloxy)-6,9-difluoro-11-hydroxy-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-,(6α,11β,16α)-. It has the following chemical structure: Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05% contains fluocinonide 0.5 mg/g in a specially formulated cream base consisting of citric acid, glycerin, 1,2,6-hexanetriol, polyethylene glycol-3350, polyethylene glycol-8000, propylene glycol and stearyl alcohol. This white cream vehicle is greaseless, non-staining, anhydrous and completely water miscible. The base provides emollient and hydrophylic properties. Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05% (Emulsified Base) contains fluocinonide 0.5 mg/g in a water-washable aqueous emollient base of cetyl alcohol, citric acid (anhydrous), mineral oil, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan monostearate, stearyl alcohol and white petrolatum. Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05% contains fluocinonide 0.5 mg/g in a specially formulated gel base consisting of carbomer 940, edetate disodium, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH) and purified water. This clear, colorless, thixotropic vehicle is greaseless, non-staining and completely water miscible. Fluocinonide Ointment USP, 0.05% contains fluocinonide 0.5 mg/g in a specially formulated ointment base consisting of glyceryl monostearate, propylene carbonate, propylene glycol, white petrolatum and white wax. It provides the occlusive and emollient effects desirable in an ointment. In the Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05%, Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05%, and Fluocinonide Ointment USP, 0.05% formulations, the active ingredient is totally in solution. Chemical Structure

Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05%, Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05% (Emulsified Base), Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05% and Fluocinonide Ointment USP, 0.05% are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05%, Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05% (Emulsified Base), Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05% and Fluocinonide Ointment USP, 0.05% are generally applied to the affected area as a thin film from two to four times daily depending on the severity of the condition. Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions. If an infection develops, the use of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy instituted.

Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparations.

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 Hypertrichosis Acneiform Eruptions Hypopigmentation Perioral Dermatitis Allergic Contact Dermatitis Maceration of the Skin Secondary Infection Skin Atrophy Striae Miliaria

Fluocinonide Ointment USP, 0.05% is supplied in 60g (NDC 68788-8554-6 ) tubes. Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Avoid temperature above 30°C (86°F).