SPL Set ID: 22e9909a-47d2-4331-9b92-e7c4c2acf739
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Fluocinolone acetonide topical oil, 0.01% (Body Oil) 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. This formulation is also marketed as Fluocinolone acetonide topical oil, 0.01% (Scalp Oil) for use with shower caps for treatment of scalp psoriasis in adults. 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 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 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. Fluocinolone acetonide topical oil is formulated with 48% refined peanut oil NF. Physicians should use caution in prescribing Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01% Topical Oil for peanut-sensitive individuals. Chemical Structure