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Språk: engelsk
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fluocinolone acetonide (UNII: 0CD5FD6S2M) (fluocinolone acetonide - UNII:0CD5FD6S2M)
STAT RX USA LLC
TOPICAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Topical corticosteroids are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation
Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing. E. FOUGERA and CO. a division of Nycomed US Inc. MELVILLE, NEW YORK 11747 I25815D R12/07 #43
Abbreviated New Drug Application
FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE - FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE CREAM STAT RX USA LLC ---------- FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY - NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. RX ONLY DESCRIPTION Fluocinolone Acetonide Cream contains Fluocinolone Acetonide USP (Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 6,9-difluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene)-bis(oxy)]-, (6α,11β,16α)-); it has a empirical formula of C H F O and a molecular weight of 452.49 (CAS Registry Number 67-73-2). Each gram of the 0.01% cream contains 0.1 mg of Fluocinolone Acetonide in a base containing Stearic Acid, Propylene Gycol, Sorbitan Monostearate and Monooleate, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid, Methylparaben, Propylparaben and Purified Water. Each gram of the 0.025% cream contains 0.25 mg of Fluocinolone Acetonide in a base containing Stearic Acid, Propylene Gycol, Sorbitan Monostearate and Monooleate, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid, Methylparaben, Propylparaben and Purified Water. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Topical corticosteroids share anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic and vasoconstrictive actions. The mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity of the topical corticosteroids is unclear. Various laboratory methods, including vasoconstrictor assays, are used to compare and predict potencies and/or clinical efficacies of the topical corticosteroids. There is some evidence to suggest that a recognizable correlation exists between vasoconstrictor potency and therapeutic efficacy in man. PHARMACOKINETICS: The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids is determined by many factors including the vehicle, the integrity of the epidermal barrier, and the use of occlusive dressings. Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from normal intact skin. Inflammation and/or other disease processes in the skin increase percutaneous absorption. Occlusive dressings substantially 24 30 2 6 increase the percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids. Thus, occlusive dressings may be a valuable therapeutic adjunct for treatment of resistant dermatoses. (SeeDOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). Once absorbed t Les hele dokumentet