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CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE OINTMENT 0.0005 60GM
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70700-0106-17 | XIROMED | 60 | 0.05% | OINTMENT |
PACKAGE FILES
Generic Name
CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE
Substance Name
CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
TOPICAL
Application Number
ANDA209701
Description
DESCRIPTION: Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP contains the active compound clobetasol propionate, a synthetic corticosteroid, for topical dermatologic use. Clobetasol, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Chemically, clobetasol propionate is (11β,16β)-21-chloro-9-fluoro-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-17-(1-oxopropoxy)-pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, and it has the following structural formula: Clobetasol propionate USP has the empirical formula C 25 H 32 ClFO 5 and a molecular weight of 466.97. It is a white to almost white, crystalline powder, practically insoluble in water; slightly soluble in benzene and diethyl ether; sparingly soluble in ethanol; freely soluble in acetone, in dimethylsulfoxide, in chloroform, in methanol and in dioxane. Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05% contains clobetasol propionate USP 0.5 mg/g in a base of propylene glycol, sorbitan sesquioleate, and white petrolatum. Structural Formula
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED: Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05% is supplied in 15-g (NDC 70700-106-15), 30-g (NDC 70700-106-16), 45-g (NDC 70700-106-18), and 60-g (NDC 70700-106-17) tubes. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° and 30°C (59° and 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not refrigerate. Distributed by: XIROMED, LLC Florham Park, NJ 07932 USA Made in Spain R02/2017 PI106-01
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP is a super-high potency corticosteroid formulation indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses. Treatment beyond 2 consecutive weeks is not recommended, and the total dosage should not exceed 50 g/week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Use in pediatric patients under 12 years of age is not recommended. As with other highly active corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control has been achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary.
Dosage and Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Apply a thin layer of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP to the affected skin areas twice daily and rub in gently and completely. (See INDICATIONS AND USAGE. ) Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP is a super-high potency topical corticosteroid; therefore, treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks, and amounts greater than 50 g/week should not be used. As with other highly active corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control has been achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary. Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP should not be used with occlusive dressings. Geriatric Use: In studies where geriatric patients (65 years of age or older, see PRECAUTIONS ) have been treated with clobetasol propionate ointment, safety did not differ from that in younger patients; therefore, no dosage adjustment is recommended.