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FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE NASAL SPRAY 0.05% 16GM
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60432-0264-15 | MORTON GROVE PHARMACEUTICALS | 16 | 50MCG/ACT | SUSPENSION |
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Description
DESCRIPTION Fluticasone propionate, the active component of Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP is a synthetic 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 to off-white powder with a molecular weight of 500.6, and the molecular 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 microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, dextrose, 0.02% w/w benzalkonium chloride, polysorbate 80, and 0.25% w/w phenylethyl alcohol, and has a pH between 5 and 7. It is necessary to prime the pump before first use or after a period of non-use (1 week or more). After initial priming (6 actuations), each actuation delivers 50 mcg of fluticasone propionate in 100 mg of formulation through the nasal adapter. Each 16-g bottle of Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP provides 120 metered sprays. After 120 metered sprays, the amount of fluticasone propionate delivered per actuation may not be consistent and the unit should be discarded. Chemical Structure
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP 50 mcg is supplied in an amber glass bottle fitted with a white metering atomizing pump, white nasal adapter, and transparent dust cap in a box of 1 (NDC 60432-264-15) with patient's instructions for use. Each bottle contains a net fill weight of 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 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
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP is indicated for the management of the nasal symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic and nonallergic rhinitis in adults and pediatric patients 4 years of age and older. Safety and effectiveness of Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP in children below 4 years of age have not been adequately established.
Dosage and Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Patients should use Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP at regular intervals for optimal effect. 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 dosage divided into 100 mcg given 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 dosage to 100 mcg (1 spray in each nostril) once daily for maintenance therapy. Some patients (12 years of age and older) with seasonal allergic rhinitis may find as-needed use of 200 mcg once daily effective for symptom control (see Clinical Trials ). Greater symptom control may be achieved with scheduled regular use. Adolescents and Children (4 Years of Age and Older) Patients should be started with 100 mcg (1 spray in each nostril once daily). Patients not adequately responding to 100 mcg may use 200 mcg (2 sprays in each nostril). Once adequate control is achieved, the dosage should be decreased to 100 mcg (1 spray in each nostril) daily. The maximum total daily dosage should not exceed 2 sprays in each nostril (200 mcg/day). (See Individualization of Dosage and Clinical Trials sections.) Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP is not recommended for children under 4 years of age. Directions for Use Illustrated patient's instructions for proper use accompany each package of Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP.