Locoid lipocream cream

LOCOID Lipocream Cream contains the topical corticosteroid hydrocortisone butyrate, a hydrocortisone ester. It has the chemical name: (11(beta))-11,21-dihydroxy-17-[(1-oxobutyl)oxy]-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; the molecular formula: C 25 H 36 O 6 ; the molecular weight: 432.54; and the CAS registry number: 13609-67-1. The structural formula is:

LOCOID Lipocream Cream

Each gram of LOCOID Lipocream Cream contains 1 mg of hydrocortisone butyrate in a hydrophilic base consisting of cetostearyl alcohol, ceteth-20, mineral oil, white petrolatum, citric acid, sodium citrate, propyl paraben and butyl paraben (preservatives) and purified water.

LOCOID Lipocream (hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%) Cream is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

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

LOCOID Lipocream (hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%) Cream should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily (depending on the severity of the condition) and for no longer than two weeks. If an infection develops, appropriate antimicrobial therapy should be instituted.

LOCOID Lipocream (hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%) Cream is supplied in tubes containing:

15 g NDC 0496-0821-15

45 g NDC 0496-0821-45

STORAGE

Store at controlled temperature between 59° - 77°F (15° - 25°C).

Rx Only.

Marketed by:

FERNDALE LABORATORIES, INC.

Ferndale, Michigan 48220 USA

(888) 548-0900

Revised: May 2004