Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
HOW SUPPLIED Product: 50090-6780 NDC: 50090-6780-0 118.28 mL in a BOTTLE; FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE OIL Label Image
- HOW SUPPLIED Product: 50090-6780 NDC: 50090-6780-0 118.28 mL in a BOTTLE
- FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE OIL Label Image
Overview
Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Oil, 0.01% contains fluocinolone acetonide {(6α, 11β, 16α)-6,9-difluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, cyclic 16, 17 acetal with acetone}, a synthetic corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use. Chemically, fluocinolone acetonide is C 24 H 30 F 2 O 6 . It has the following structural formula: Fluocinolone acetonide in fluocinolone acetonide topical oil, 0.01% has a molecular weight of 452.50. It is a white crystalline powder that is odorless, stable in light, and melts at 270°C with decomposition; soluble in alcohol, acetone and methanol; slightly soluble in chloroform; insoluble in water. Each gram of fluocinolone acetonide topical oil, 0.01% contains approximately 0.11 mg of fluocinolone acetonide in a blend of oils, which contains isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, light mineral oil, oleth-2 and refined peanut oil NF. Each packaged product contains 2 shower caps. The shower cap is made of low density polyethylene material with rubber elastic. structure
Indications & Usage
INDICATION AND USAGE Fluocinolone acetonide topical oil, 0.01% is a low to medium potency corticosteroid indicated: In adult patients for the treatment of psoriasis of the scalp (Scalp Oil).
Dosage & Administration
Fluocinolone acetonide topical oil, 0.01% for scalp psoriasis in adults (Scalp Oil): For the treatment of scalp psoriasis, wet or dampen hair and scalp thoroughly. Apply a thin film of fluocinolone acetonide topical oil, 0.01% on the scalp, massage well and cover scalp with the supplied shower cap. Leave on overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours before washing off. Wash hair with regular shampoo and rinse thoroughly.
Warnings & Precautions
No warnings available yet.
Contraindications
Fluocinolone acetonide topical oil, 0.01% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation. This product contains refined peanut oil NF (see PRECAUTIONS section).
Adverse Reactions
The following local adverse reactions have been reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids. They may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings, especially with higher potency corticosteroids. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria. One peanut sensitive child experienced a flare of his atopic dermatitis after 5 days of twice daily treatment with fluocinolone acetonide topical oil, 0.01%. A post marketing (open-label) safety study was conducted in 58 children to evaluate the local safety of fluocinolone acetonide topical oil, 0.01% when applied twice daily for 4 weeks to the face in children (2 to 12 years) with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (see Table of Incidence of Adverse Events). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. at 1-844-874-7464 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.FDA.gov/medwatch. table
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