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Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05% is intended for topical administration. The active component is the corticosteroid fluocinonide, which is the 21-acetate ester of fluocinolone acetonide and has the chemical name pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 21-(acetyloxy)-6,9-difluoro-11-hydroxy-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-, (6ą,11ß,16ą). Its molecular formula is C26H32F2O7, and has the molecular weight of 494.53. It has the following chemical structure:
Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05% contains fluocinonide 0.5 mg/g in a cream base consisting of citric acid, 1,2,6-hexanetriol, polyethylene glycol-8000, propylene glycol and stearyl alcohol. This white cream vehicle is greaseless, non-staining, anhydrous and completely water miscible. The base provides emollient and hydrophilic properties.
In the Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05% formulation, the active ingredient is totally in solution.
