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FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE OIL EAR DROPS OIL 0.0001 20ML
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65162-0702-94 | AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS | 20 | 0.01% | OIL |
PACKAGE FILES
Generic Name
FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE
Substance Name
FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
AURICULAR (OTIC)
Application Number
ANDA091306
Description
DESCRIPTION Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil 0.01% Ear Drops contain 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. Chemically, fluocinolone acetonide is C 24 H 30 F 2 O 6 anhydrous. It has the following structural formula: Fluocinolone acetonide in Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil 0.01% has a molecular weight of 452.49. It is a white crystalline powder that is odorless, stable in light, and melts at 270ºC with decomposition; soluble in alcohol, acetone and methanol; slightly soluble in chloroform; insoluble in water. Each gram of Fluocinolone Acetonide 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. 79cc0041-figure-01
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil 0.01% Ear Drops is supplied in 1 fluid ounce bottles with a net contents of 20 mL (Dropper Included) (NDC # 65162-702-94). Keep tightly closed. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Amneal Pharmaceuticals at 1-877-835-5472 or www.amneal.com or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. CAUTION: Rx only Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Rev. 08-2015-00
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil 0.01% is a low to medium potency corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of chronic eczematous external otitis in adults and pediatric patients 2 years old and older.
Dosage and Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For the treatment of chronic eczematous external otitis, using the supplied ear-dropper, apply 5 drops of fluocinolone acetonide oil 0.01% into the affected ear. To apply, tilt head to one side so that the ear is facing up. Then gently pull the ear lobe backward and upward and apply 5 drops of fluocinolone acetonide oil 0.01% into the ear. Keep head tilted for about a minute to allow fluocinolone acetonide oil 0.01% to penetrate lower into the ear canal. Gently pat excess material dripping out of the ear using a clean cotton ball. Follow these instructions twice each day for 7 to 14 days.