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Identifiers & Packaging
Store at 20°-25°C (68° to 77°F); Keep away from heat and flame. Protect from freezing. [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton V2 Pharma, LLC TRIONEX NDC 72835-902-02 RX ONLY Trionex Packaging
- Store at 20°-25°C (68° to 77°F); Keep away from heat and flame. Protect from freezing. [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton V2 Pharma, LLC TRIONEX NDC 72835-902-02 RX ONLY Trionex Packaging
Overview
TRIONEX DESCRIPTION TRIONEX is supplied as 4 components in a kit : -1 TUBE OF CALCIPOTRIENE CREAM 0.005%, 60g (NDC 68462-501-65) - 30 SHEETS OF HYDROFILM TRANSPARENT DRESSING (3 BOXES OF 10 SHEETS) DESCRIPTION Calcipotriene cream, 0.005% contains calcipotriene, USP, a synthetic vitamin D 3 derivative, for topical dermatological use. Chemically, calcipotriene, USP is (5Z,7E,22E,24S)-24-cyclopropyl-9,10-secochola-5,7,10(19),22-tetraene-1α,3β,24-triol, with the empirical formula C 27 H 40 O 3 , a molecular weight of 412.62 g/mol and the following structural formula: Calcipotriene, USP is a white or almost white crystalline powder. Calcipotriene cream, 0.005% contains 50 mcg/g anhydrous calcipotriene, USP in a cream base of benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, ceteth-20, cetostearyl alcohol, disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, glycerin, medium chain triglycerides, mineral oil, monosodium phosphate monohydrate, purified water and white petrolatum. structural-formula
Indications & Usage
INDICATION AND USAGE Indicated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Calcipotriene cream, 0.005%, is indicated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. The safety and effectiveness of topical calcipotriene in dermatoses other than psoriasis have not been established.
Dosage & Administration
Apply a thin layer of calcipotriene cream to the affected skin 1-2 times daily and rub in gently and completely. The safety and efficacy of calcipotriene cream have been demonstrated in patients treated for eight weeks. Once calcipotriene has been completely rubbed in completely, apply transparent dressing to the affected area as needed as a protectant. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply a thin layer of calcipotriene cream to the affected skin twice daily and rub in gently and completely. The safety and efficacy of calcipotriene cream have been demonstrated in patients treated for eight weeks.
Warnings & Precautions
WARNINGS FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Avoid contact with eyes, lips or mucous membranes. WARNINGS Contact dermatitis, including allergic contact dermatitis, has been observed with the use of calcipotriene cream.
Contraindications
Do not use if known hypersensitivity to any of the listed ingredients of any of the components included on the kit. CONTRAINDICATIONS Calcipotriene cream is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation. It should not be used by patients with demonstrated hypercalcemia or evidence of vitamin D toxicity. Calcipotriene cream should not be used on the face.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience In controlled clinical trials, the most frequent adverse experiences reported for calcipotriene cream, 0.005% were cases of skin irritation, which occurred in approximately 10 to 15% of patients. Rash, pruritus, dermatitis and worsening of psoriasis were reported in 1 to 10% of patients. Postmarketing Experience Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. The following adverse reactions associated with the use of calcipotriene cream have been identified post-approval: contact dermatitis, including allergic contact dermatitis.
Storage & Handling
Store at 20°-25°C (68° to 77°F); Keep away from heat and flame. Protect from freezing. [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] HOW SUPPLIED Calcipotriene cream, 0.005% is available in: NDC 68462-501-65 60 gram tube (1 tube per carton) NDC 68462-501-66 120 gram tube (1 tube per carton) STORAGE Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not freeze. Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ 07430 Questions? 1 (888) 721-7115 www.glenmarkpharma-us.com To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA at 1 (888) 721-7115 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. March 2021 glen-logo STORAGE Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not freeze. Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ 07430 Questions? 1 (888) 721-7115 www.glenmarkpharma-us.com To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA at 1 (888) 721-7115 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. March 2021 glen-logo
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