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miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide, white petrolatum · Ointment
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC DirectoryForms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Azole Antifungal [EPC] | EPC | All 44 members |
| Azoles [CS] | CS | All 44 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| 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 BookCodes 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 | Expires | Product | Substance | Use code | Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8147852 | March 30, 2028 | 001 | No | U-1426 | September 11, 2013 |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| 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
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced 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.
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 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
openFDA Drug Labeling2 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
openFDA Drug Labeling3 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
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None • None
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 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
openFDA Drug Labeling6 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
openFDA Drug Labeling7 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
openFDA Drug Labeling8 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
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 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
openFDA Drug Labeling11 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
openFDA Drug Labeling16 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 FAERSAttributed 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| 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 |
Sources for this page
| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Orange Book | FDA | Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
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