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Fluticasone propionate lotion is a corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of atopic dermatitis in patients 3 months of age and older.
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Fluticasone propionate lotion, 0.05% contains fluticasone propionate USP [S-(fluoromethyl)6α, 9-difluoro-11ß, 17-dihydroxy-16α-methyl-3-oxoandrosta-1,4-diene-17ß-carbothioate,17-propionate], a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid, for topical dermatologic use. The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents.
Chemically, fluticasone propionate USP is C25H31F3O5S. It has the following structural formula:
Fluticasone propionate USP is a white to off-white powder with a molecular weight of 500.6. It is practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethylformamide, and slightly soluble in methanol and 95% ethanol.
Each gram of fluticasone propionate lotion contains 0.5 mg fluticasone propionate USP in a base of cetostearyl alcohol, polyoxyl 20 cetostearyl ether, citric acid anhydrous, dimethicone 360, isopropyl myristate, light mineral oil, propylene glycol, sodium citrate anhydrous, sorbitan monostearate, and purified water, with imidurea, methylparaben, and propylparaben as preservatives.
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Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, Division Of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Relief | Glenmark Generics Inc., Usa
Apply a thin film of fluticasone propionate lotion to the affected skin areas once daily. Rub in gently.
Discontinue use when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary.
The safety and efficacy of fluticasone propionate lotion have not been established beyond 4 weeks of use.
Avoid use with occlusive dressings or application to the diaper area [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and (5.2)].
Fluticasone propionate lotion is for topical use only, and not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use.
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