SPL Set ID: 71541422-f12c-4e92-8012-dba59112070c
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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 and as Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil, 0.01% (Ear Drops) for treatment of chronic eczematous external otitis. 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. Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Oil, 0.01% is formulated with 48% refined peanut oil NF. Physicians should use caution in prescribing Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Oil, 0.01% for peanut-sensitive individuals. Structural Formula