Fluocinolone acetonide (topical)

Fluocinolone acetonide (topical)
Adult Indications & Dosage
Pediatric Indications & Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Administration & Monitoring
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied
Images
Patient Counseling Information
Precautions with Alcohol
Brand Names
Look-Alike Names

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Overview

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Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

Indications

• Fluocinolone Acetonide Cream is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteriod-responsive dermatoses.

Dosage

• Fluocinolone Acetonide Cream 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. Some plastic films may be flammable and due care should be exercised in their use. Similarly, caution should be employed when such films are used on children or left in their proximity, to avoid the possibility of accidental suffocation.

• If an infection develops, the use of the occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy instituted.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in pediatric patients.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

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

Warnings

There is limited information regarding Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) Warnings' in the drug label.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

• 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:

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in the drug label.

Drug Interactions

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA): There is no FDA guidance on usage of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS):

• Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) with respect to nursing mothers.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) with respect to pediatric patients.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) with respect to geriatric patients.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

• Topical

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in the drug label.

Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in the drug label.

Pharmacology

There is limited information regarding Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) Pharmacology in the drug label.

Mechanism of Action

Structure

Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in the drug label.

How Supplied

Storage

There is limited information regarding Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) Storage in the drug label.

Images

Drug Images

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

• Alcohol-Fluocinolone acetonide (topical) interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

• FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE

Look-Alike Drug Names

• A® — B®

Drug Shortage Status

Price

References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.

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