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: Mol. Formula: C 26 H 32 F 2 O 7 Mol. Wt: 494.53 FLUOCINONIDE CREAM USP, 0.05% contains fluocinonide 0.5 mg/g in a specially formulated cream base consisting of stearyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol-3350, polyethylene glycol-8000, propylene glycol, 1,2,6-hexanetriol, glycerin and citric acid. 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 stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sorbitan monosterarate, polysorbate 60, white petrolatum, citric acid (anhydrous) and purified water. 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 Hypertrichosis Maceration of the Skin Itching Acneiform Eruptions Secondary Infection Irritation Hypopigmentation Skin Atrophy Dryness Perioral Dermatitis Striae Folliculitis Allergic Contact Dermatitis Miliaria