fluocinolone acetonide

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution USP, 0.01% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution USP, 0.01% is generally applied to the affected area as a thin film from two to four times daily depending on the severity of the condition. In hairy sites, the hair should be parted to allow direct contact with the lesion. Occlusive dressing 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.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.

ADVERSE REACTIONS: 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, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae and miliaria.

DESCRIPTION Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution USP, 0.01% is intended for topical administration. The active component is the corticosteroid fluocinolone acetonide, which has the chemical name pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,6,9-difluoro-11,21dihydroxy-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene)bis (oxy)]-,(6α,11β,16α)-. It has the following chemical structure: Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01% Solution (each mL contains 0.1 mg Fluocinolone Acetonide) in a water-washable base containing citric acid and propylene glycol. Chemical Structure

OVERDOSAGE: Topically applied corticosteroids can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects (See PRECAUTIONS ).

HOW SUPPLIED Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution USP, 0.01% 60 cc Bottle with applicator tip – NDC 43386-069-60 STORAGE Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc at 1-866-403-7592 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda/gov/medwatch. Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, MD 21202 Manufactured by: Novel Laboratories, Inc. Somerset, NJ 08873 PI0690600202 Rev. 06/2017