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What is the generic name?
FLUOCINONIDE CREAM, ZINC OXIDE, SILICONE TAPE
What is the Trade Name for FLUOCINONIDE CREAM, ZINC OXIDE, SILICONE TAPE?
Flumethovix
What is the purpose for FLUOCINONIDE CREAM, ZINC OXIDE, SILICONE TAPE?
- Purpose Helps treat and prevent diaper rash Dries the oozing and weeping of; poison ivy poison oak poison sumac
What are the Indications for FLUOCINONIDE CREAM, ZINC OXIDE, SILICONE TAPE?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Instructions for Use Clean and dry the affected area. Gently apply a thin film–1-2 grams, 1-2 times daily or as directed by your physician. Do not apply over a large area of skin. Thoroughly wash and dry hands before the next step. Roll out Soft Silicone to the desired length, tear at the perforated line and then remove adhesive backing. Place Soft Silicone onto the affected area, and gently apply pressure around the edges for complete coverage. Use the Soft Silicone tape in conjuction with Fluocinonide Cream 0.1%, only as directed by your physician. Fluovix Plus contains Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.1%, a corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses in patients 12 years of age or older. Limitation of Use: ‚Ä¢ Treatment beyond 2 consecutive weeks is not recommended and the total dosage should not exceed 60 g per week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. ‚Ä¢ Avoid use on the face, groin, or axillae. ‚Ä¢ Avoid use in perioral dermatitis or rosacea. 1.1 Indication Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.1%, is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses in patients 12 years of age or older [ see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ]. 1.2 Limitation of Use Treatment beyond 2 consecutive weeks is not recommended and the total dosage should not exceed 60 g per week because the safety of Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.1% for longer than 2 weeks has not been established and because of the potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Therapy should be discontinued when control of the disease is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary. Do not use more than half of the 120 g tube per week. Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.1% should not be used in the treatment of rosacea or perioral dermatitis, and should not be used on the face, groin, or axillae.
- Dynashield Indications & Usage Indications: For use as a general skin protectant and diaper rash.
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