Drug Catalog - Product Detail
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE NASAL SPRAY 0.05% 16G
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50383-0700-16 | AKORN | 16 | 50MCG/ACT | SUSPENSION |
PACKAGE FILES
Generic Name
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Substance Name
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
NASAL
Application Number
ANDA077570
Description
11 DESCRIPTION The active component of Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP is fluticasone propionate, a corticosteroid having the chemical name S - (fluoromethyl) 6α,9-difluoro-11β,17-dihydroxy-16α-methyl-3-oxoandrosta-1,4-diene-17β-carbothioate, 17-propionate and the following chemical structure: Fluticasone propionate is a white powder with a molecular weight of 500.6, and the empirical formula is C 25 H 31 F 3 O 5 S. It is practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethylformamide, and slightly soluble in methanol and 95% ethanol. Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP, 50 mcg is an aqueous suspension of microfine fluticasone propionate for topical administration to the nasal mucosa by means of a metering, atomizing spray pump. Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP also contains benzalkonium chloride (0.02% w/w), carboxymethylcellulose sodium, dextrose, microcrystalline cellulose, phenylethyl alcohol (0.25% w/w), polysorbate 80, and purified water and has a pH between 5.8 and 6.8. After initial priming, each actuation delivers 50 mcg of fluticasone propionate in 100 mg of formulation through the nasal adapter. Chemical Structure
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP 50 mcg is supplied in an amber glass bottle fitted with a white metering atomizing pump, white nasal adapter, in a box of 1 with FDA-approved Patient Labeling (see Patient Instructions for Use for proper actuation of the device). Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP 50 mcg comes in 16 gram size (NDC 76420-106-16 relabeled from NDC 50383-700-16). The 16 gram fill contains 16 g and will provide 120 actuations. Each actuation delivers 50 mcg of fluticasone propionate in 100 mg of formulation through the nasal adapter. The correct amount of medication in each spray cannot be assured after 50/120 sprays even though the bottle is not completely empty. The bottle should be discarded when the labeled number of actuations has been used. Store between 4° and 30°C (39° and 86°F).
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fluticasone propionate nasal spray, USP is indicated for the management of the nasal symptoms of perennial nonallergic rhinitis in adult and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older. Fluticasone propionate nasal spray, USP is a corticosteroid indicated for the management of the nasal symptoms of perennial nonallergic rhinitis in adult and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older. (1)
Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer fluticasone propionate nasal spray, USP by the intranasal route only. Prime fluticasone propionate nasal spray, USP before using for the first time or after a period of non-use (1 week or more) by shaking the contents well and releasing 6 sprays into the air away from the face. Shake fluticasone propionate nasal spray, USP gently before each use. Patients should use fluticasone propionate nasal spray, USP at regular intervals since its effectiveness depends on its regular use. Maximum effect may take several days and individual patients will experience a variable time to onset and different degree of symptom relief. For intranasal use only. Recommended starting dosages: Adults: 2 sprays per nostril once daily (200 mcg per day). (2.1) Adolescents and children aged 4 years and older: 1 spray per nostril once daily (100 mcg per day). (2.2) 2.1 Adults The recommended starting dosage in adults is 2 sprays (50 mcg of fluticasone propionate each) in each nostril once daily (total daily dose, 200 mcg). The same total daily dose, 1 spray in each nostril administered twice daily (e.g., 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.) is also effective. After the first few days, patients may be able to reduce their dose to 1 spray in each nostril once daily for maintenance therapy. Maximum total daily doses should not exceed 2 sprays in each nostril (total dose, 200 mcg/day). There is no evidence that exceeding the recommended dose is more effective. 2.2 Adolescents and Children (Aged 4 Years and Older) The recommended starting dosage in adolescents and children, aged 4 years and older is 1 spray in each nostril once daily (total daily dose, 100 mcg). Patients not adequately responding to 1 spray in each nostril may use 2 sprays in each nostril once daily (total daily dose, 200 mcg). Once adequate control is achieved, the dosage should be decreased to 1 spray in each nostril once daily. The maximum total daily dosage should not exceed 2 sprays in each nostril (200 mcg/day). There is no evidence that exceeding the recommended dose is more effective.