NOXIPAK

NOXIPAK- fluocinolone acetonide and urea
SOLUTECH PHARMACEUTICALS LLC

(NDC 70350-5201-1)

For external use only.
Not for ophthalmic use.

Rx Only

NOXIPAK KIT DESCRIPTION

NOXIPAK is supplied as 3 components in a kit:

FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE TOPICAL SOLUTION USP, 0.01% (NDC 52565-012-59), 60mL
UREA 20% CREAM, 85g (NDC 58980-610-30), 85g
SILICONE TAPE, 1 Roll, 5.5 Yards

INDICATION AND USAGE

For the management of hypertrophic tissues, keloid tissues, dermatitis and dermatoses. 1


1
This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

First apply Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01% Topical Solution to the affected area, rub into skin until absorbed. Then apply Urea 20% cream and rub into skin until completely absorbed. Apply twice a day or as directed by your physician. Cover the affected area with silicone tape at bedtime or as directed by your physician.

WARNINGS

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Avoid contact with eyes, lips or mucous membranes. Do not use on areas of broken skin.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Do not use if known hypersensitivity to any of the listed ingredients of any of the components included on the kit.

PRECAUTIONS

Stop use and ask a doctor if redness or irritation develops. Keep this and all other medications out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

PREGNANCY

If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Store at 20°-25°C (68° to 77°F); Keep away from heat and flame. Protect from freezing. [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]

MANUFACTURED FOR:
SOLUTECH PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
PEORIA, AZ 85345

Rx Only

Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution USP, 0.01%

Rx Only

DESCRIPTION

Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution USP, 0.01% is intended for topical administration. The active component is the corticosteroid fluocinolone acetonide, which has the chemical name pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,6,9-difluoro-11,21-dihydroxy16,17[(methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-, (6α,11β,16α)-. It has the following chemical structure:

Chemical Structure

Fluocinolone Acetonide Solution USP contains fluocinolone acetonide 0.1 mg/mL in a water-washable base of citric acid and propylene glycol.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Topical corticosteroids share anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive actions.

The mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity of the topical corticosteroids is unclear. Various laboratory methods, including vasoconstrictor assays, are used to compare and predict potencies and/or clinical efficacies of the topical corticosteroids. There is some evidence to suggest that a recognizable correlation exists between vasoconstrictor potency and therapeutic efficacy in man.

Pharmacokinetics

The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids is determined by many factors including the vehicle, the integrity of the epidermal barrier, and the use of occlusive dressings.

Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from normal intact skin. Inflammation and/or other diseaseprocesses in the skin increase the percutaneous absorption. Occlusive dressings substantially increase the percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids. Thus, occlusive dressings may be a valuable therapeutic adjunct for treatment of resistant dermatoses (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).

Once absorbed through the skin, topical corticosteroids are handled through pharmacokinetic pathways similar to systemically administered corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are bound to plasma proteins in varying degrees. Corticosteroids are metabolized primarily in the liver and are then excreted by the kidneys. Some of the topical corticosteroids and their metabolites are also excreted into the bile.

NOXIPAK Indications and Usage

Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

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

PRECAUTIONS

General

Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids has produced reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, manifestations of Cushing’s syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glycosuria in some patients.

Conditions which augment systemic absorption include the application of the more potent steroids, use over large surface areas, prolonged use, and the addition of occlusive dressings.

Therefore, patients receiving a large dose of a potent topical steroid applied to a large surface area or under an occlusive dressing should be evaluated periodically for evidence of HPA axis suppression by using the urinary free cortisol and ACTH stimulation tests. If HPA axis suppression is noted, an attempt should be made to withdraw the drug, to reduce the frequency of application, or to substitute a less potent steroid.

Recovery of HPA axis function is generally prompt and complete upon discontinuation of the drug. Infrequently, signs and symptoms of steroid withdrawal may occur, requiring supplemental systemic corticosteroids.

Children may absorb proportionally larger amounts of topical-corticosteroids and thus be more susceptible to systemic toxicity (See PRECAUTIONS – Pediatric Use).

If irritation develops, topical corticosteroids should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.

As with any topical corticosteroid product, prolonged use may produce atrophy of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. When used on intertriginous or flexor areas, or on the face, this may occur even with short-term use.

In the presence of dermatological infections, the use of an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial agent should be instituted. If a favorable response does not occur promptly, the corticosteroid should be discontinued until the infection has been adequately controlled.

Information for the Patient

Patients using topical corticosteroids should receive the following information and instructions:

  1. This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes.
  2. Patients should be advised not to use this medication for any disorder other than for which it was prescribed.
  3. The treated skin area should not be bandaged or otherwise covered or wrapped so as to be occlusive unless directed by the physician.
  4. Patients should report any signs of local adverse reactions especially under occlusive dressing.
  5. Parents of pediatric patients should be advised not to use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants on a child being treated in the diaper area, as these garments may constitute occlusive dressings.

Laboratory Tests

The following tests may be helpful in evaluating HPA axis suppression:

Urinary free cortisol testACTH stimulation test

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis and Impairment of Fertility

Long-term animal studies have not been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential or the effect on fertility of topical corticosteroids.

Studies to determine mutagenicity with prednisolone and hydrocortisone have revealed negative results.

Pregnancy Category C

Corticosteroids are generally teratogenic in laboratory animals when administered systemically at relatively low dosage levels. The more potent corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic after dermal application in laboratory animals. There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women on teratogenic effects from topically applied corticosteroids. Therefore, topical corticosteroids should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Drugs of this class should not be used extensively on pregnant patients, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time.

Nursing Mothers

It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in breast milk. Systemically administered corticosteroids are secreted into breast milk in quantities not likely to have a deleterious effect on the infant. Nevertheless, caution should be exercised when topical corticosteroids are administered to a nursing woman.

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