Fluocinolone Oil

• It is used to treat skin irritation.
• It is used to treat skin rashes.
• It is used to treat scalp psoriasis.

• If you have an allergy to fluocinolone or any other part of fluocinolone oil.
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs of high blood sugar like confusion, feeling sleepy, more thirst, more hungry, passing urine more often, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit.
• Signs of a weak adrenal gland like a very bad upset stomach or throwing up, very bad dizziness or passing out, muscle weakness, feeling very tired, mood changes, not hungry, or weight loss.
• Signs of Cushing's disease like weight gain in the upper back or belly, moon face, very bad headache, or slow healing.
• Skin changes (pimples, stretch marks, slow healing, hair growth).
• Skin irritation.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Stinging.
• Dry skin.
• Burning.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

1.1 Adult Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Oil, 0.01% is indicated for the topical treatment of atopic dermatitis in adult patients.

1.2 Pediatric Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Oil, 0.01% is indicated for the topical treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients, 3 months and older for up to 4 weeks. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients younger than 3 months of age have not been established.

1.3 Limitations of Use

Apply the least amount of Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Oil, 0.01% needed to cover the affected areas. As with other corticosteroids, Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Oil, 0.01% should be discontinued when control of disease is achieved. Contact the physician if no improvement is seen within 2 weeks. Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Oil, 0.01% should not be applied to the diaper area; diapers or plastic pants may constitute occlusive use. Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Oil, 0.01% should not be used on the face, axillae, or groin unless directed by the physician. Application to intertriginous areas should be avoided due to the increased risk of local adverse reactions. [see Adverse Reactions (6) and Use in Specific Populations (8.4)].

Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Oil, 0.01% contains fluocinolone acetonide [(6α, 11β, 16α)-6,9-difluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17[(1-methylethylidene) bis(oxy)]-pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, cyclic 16,17 acetal with acetone], a synthetic corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use. This formulation is also marketed as Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Oil, 0.01% (Scalp Oil) for use with shower caps for treatment of scalp psoriasis in adults. Chemically, fluocinolone acetonide is C24H30F2O6.

It has the following structural formula:

Fluocinolone acetonide in Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Oil, 0.01% has a molecular weight of 452.50. It is a white crystalline powder that is odorless, stable in light, and melts at 270°C with decomposition; soluble in alcohol, acetone and methanol; slightly soluble in chloroform; insoluble in water.

Each gram of Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Oil, 0.01% contains approximately 0.11 mg of fluocinolone acetonide in a blend of oils, which contains isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, light mineral oil, oleth-2 and refined peanut oil NF.

Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Oil, 0.01% is formulated with 48% refined peanut oil NF. Physicians should use caution in prescribing fluocinolone acetonide topical oil, 0.01% for peanut-sensitive individuals.

Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Oil, 0.01% is supplied in bottles containing 4 fluid ounces.

It is labeled as Body Oil (NDC 45802-887-26).

Storage:

Store at 25°C (68°-77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].