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VUSION

miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide, white petrolatum · Ointment

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Overview

Brand name
VUSION
Generic name
miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide, white petrolatum
Dosage form
Ointment
Route
Topical
Marketing category
NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC · NDA AG
Labeler
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
3
NDC product codes
2
Packages
2
Data completeness
76% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Miconazole Nitrate 2.5 mg/g 992765 View
Petrolatum 813.5 mg/g 706820 View
Zinc Oxide 150 mg/g 417424 —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Ointment
Route of administration
Topical
Presentations
4

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Azole Antifungal [EPC] EPC All 44 members
Azoles [CS] CS All 44 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
021026
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
February 16, 2006
Sponsor
MYLAN
Products on application
1
Submissions recorded
6
Products approved under application 021026.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
021026-001 VUSION OINTMENT MICONAZOLE NITRATE; WHITE PETROLATUM; ZINC OXIDE Prescription — RLD RS

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
—
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Patents and exclusivity

Source: Orange Book
Patent listings submitted under 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(1) and (c)(2).
Patent Expires Product Substance Use code Submitted
8147852 March 30, 2028 001 No U-1426 September 11, 2013

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 021026.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 13 Labeling Approved August 29, 2018 Standard
Supplement 12 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved June 16, 2016 Standard
Supplement 11 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved May 21, 2014 Standard
Supplement 6 Labeling Approved April 1, 2010 Standard
Supplement 4 Labeling Approved October 3, 2007 Standard
Original application 1 Type 3 - New Dosage Form Approved February 16, 2006 Standard

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · August 30, 2018
  • 0 · Supplement · April 4, 2010
  • 0 · Supplement · April 2, 2010
  • 0 · Original application · November 5, 2009
  • 0 · Supplement · October 10, 2007
  • 0 · Supplement · October 4, 2007
  • 0 · Original application · March 1, 2006
  • 0 · Original application · February 22, 2006

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20180815). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20180815 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20180814

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE • Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment is indicated for adjunctive treatment of diaper dermatitis when complicated by documented candidiasis (microscopic evidence of pseudohyphae and/or budding yeast) in immunocompetent pediatric patients 4 weeks and older. ( 1.1 ) • Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment should not be used as a substitute for frequent diaper changes. ( 1.1 ) • Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment should not be used to prevent the occurrence of diaper dermatitis, since preventative use may result in the development of drug resistance. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Indication Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment is indicated for the adjunctive treatment of diaper dermatitis only when complicated by documented candidiasis (microscopic evidence of pseudohyphae and/or budding yeast), in immunocompetent pediatric patients 4 weeks and older. A positive fungal culture for Candida albicans is not adequate evidence of candidal infection since colonization with C. albicans can result in a positive culture. The presence of candidal infection should be established by microscopic evaluation prior to initiating treatment. Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment should be used as part of a treatment regimen that includes measures directed at the underlying diaper dermatitis, including gentle cleansing of the diaper area and frequent diaper changes. Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment should not be used as a substitute for frequent diaper changes. 1.2 Limitations of Use The safety and efficacy of miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment have not been demonstrated in immunocompromised patients, or in infants less than 4 weeks of age (premature or term). The safety and efficacy of miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment have not been evaluated in incontinent adult patients. Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment should not be used to prevent the occurrence of diaper dermatitis, such as in an adult institutional setting, since preventative use may result in the development of drug resistance.

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Before applying miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment, gently cleanse the skin with lukewarm water and pat dry with a soft towel. Avoid using any scented soaps, shampoos, or lotions on the diaper area. Gently apply a thin layer of miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment to the diaper area with each diaper change for 7 days. Do not rub miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment into the skin as this may cause additional irritation. Thoroughly wash hands after applying miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment. Continue treatment for the full 7 days, even if there is improvement. Do not use miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment for longer than 7 days. The safety of miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment when used for longer than 7 days is not known. If symptoms have not improved by day 7, see your health care provider. • Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment is for topical use only. Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. ( 2 ) • Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment should be applied as a thin layer to the affected area at each diaper change for 7 days. ( 2 ) • Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment should be used as part of a treatment regimen that includes gentle cleansing of the diaper area and frequent diaper changes. ( 2 )

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Miconazole Nitrate, 0.25%, Zinc Oxide, 15% and White Petrolatum, 81.35% Ointment contains 2.5 mg of miconazole nitrate, USP, 150 mg of zinc oxide, USP and 813.5 mg of white petrolatum, USP per gram. • Ointment with miconazole nitrate USP, 0.25%; zinc oxide USP, 15%; white petrolatum USP, 81.35%. ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None • None

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • If irritation occurs or if the disease worsens, discontinue use of the medication, and contact the health care provider. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Skin Irritation If irritation occurs or if the disease worsens, discontinue use of the medication, and contact the health care provider.

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Mylan at 1-877-446-3679 (1-877-4-INFO-RX) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rate observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. A total of 835 infants and young children were evaluated in the clinical development program. Of 418 subjects in the miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment group, 58 (14%) reported one or more adverse events. Of 417 subjects in the zinc oxide/white petrolatum control group, 85 (20%) reported one or more adverse events. Adverse events that occurred at a rate of ≥ 1% for subjects who were treated with miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment were approximately the same in type and frequency as for subjects who were treated with zinc oxide/white petrolatum ointment. 6.2 Post-marketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Gastrointestinal Disorders: vomiting General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions: burning sensation, condition aggravated, inflammation, pain Injury, Poisoning and Procedural Complications: accidental exposure Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: blister, dermatitis contact, diaper dermatitis, dry skin, erythema, pruritus, rash, skin exfoliation

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Drug-drug interaction studies were not conducted. Women who take a warfarin anticoagulant and use a miconazole intravaginal cream or suppository may be at risk for developing an increased prothrombin time, international normalized ratio (INR), and bleeding. The potential for this interaction between warfarin and miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment is unknown.

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk for adverse developmental outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, prolonged gestation, increased number of resorptions, and decreased numbers of live young were observed after oral administration of miconazole nitrate during organogenesis to pregnant rats and rabbits. No comparisons of animal exposure with human exposure may be calculated due to minimal systemic exposure in humans after topical administration of miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Miconazole nitrate administration has been shown to result in prolonged gestation and decreased numbers of live young in rats and in increased number of resorptions and decreased number of live young in rabbits at oral doses of 100 mg/kg/day and 80 mg/kg/day. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is no available information on the presence of miconazole in human milk, or the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production following use of miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment or from the underlying maternal condition. 8.4 Pediatric Use Efficacy was not demonstrated in infants less than 4 weeks of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established in very-low-birth-weight infants (less than 1500 g). Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment should not be used to prevent diaper dermatitis. The safety of miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment when used for longer than 7 days is not known. Do not use more than 7 days. 8.5 Geriatric Use Safety and efficacy in a geriatric population have not been evaluated.

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action The miconazole component of miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment is an antifungal agent [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.4) ] . The mechanism of action of white petrolatum and zinc oxide for the adjunctive treatment of diaper dermatitis is unknown.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment contains the synthetic antifungal agent, miconazole nitrate (0.25%) USP, zinc oxide (15%) USP, and white petrolatum (81.35%) USP. The chemical name of miconazole nitrate is 1-[2, 4-dichloro-ß-{(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)oxy} phenethyl] imidazole mononitrate with empirical formula C 18 H 14 Cl 4 N 2 O•HNO 3 and molecular weight of 479.15. The structural formula of miconazole nitrate is as follows: The zinc oxide has an empirical formula of ZnO and a molecular weight of 81.39. The white petrolatum, which is obtained from petroleum and is wholly or nearly decolorized, is a purified mixture of semisolid saturated hydrocarbons having the general chemical formula C n H 2n+2 . The hydrocarbons consist mainly of branched and unbranched chains. White petrolatum contains butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) as stabilizer. Each gram of miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment contains 2.5 mg of miconazole nitrate, USP, 150 mg of zinc oxide, USP and 813.5 mg of white petrolatum, USP containing butylated hydroxytoluene, trihydroxystearin, and Chemoderm 1001/B fragrance. Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment is a smooth, uniform, white ointment. Miconazole Nitrate Structural Formula

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied Miconazole Nitrate, 0.25%, Zinc Oxide, 15% and White Petrolatum, 81.35% Ointment contains 2.5 mg of miconazole nitrate, USP, 150 mg of zinc oxide, USP and 813.5 mg of white petrolatum, USP per gram. The smooth, uniform, white ointment supplied in an aluminum tube is available as follows: NDC 0378-8222-50 carton containing one 50 gram tube 16.2 Storage Conditions Store at 20 ° to 25 ° C (68 ° to 77 ° F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Keep out of reach of children.

Adverse event reports

Source: openFDA FAERS
8,749
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: MICONAZOLE NITRATE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

Source: NDC Directory
Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
0378-8222-50 0378-8222 Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (0378-8222-50) / 50 g in 1 TUBE November 6, 2018
0378-9730-50 0378-9730 Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (0378-9730-50) / 50 g in 1 TUBE February 6, 2020
0378-8222 0378-8222 Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. — November 6, 2018
0378-9730 0378-9730 Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. — February 6, 2020

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Drug Labeling FDA / NLM Prescribing information reproduced above
FAERS FDA Adverse event report counts

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