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Derma-Smoothe/FS®
fluocinolone acetonide
Topical Oil, 0.01%
(Scalp Oil)
For Topical Use Only-
Not for Oral, Ophthalmic, or Intravaginal Use
Derma-Smoothe/FS® Topical Oil contains fluocinolone acetonide {(6a, 11b, 16a)-6,9-difluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, cyclic 16,17 acetal with acetone}, a synthetic corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use. This formulation is also marketed as Derma-Smoothe/FS® 0.01%, fluocinolone acetonide for use as body oil for atopic dermatitis in adults and for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients 2 years and older and as fluocinone acetonide oil, 0.01%for chronic eczematous external otitis. Chemically, fluocinolone acetonide is C24 H30 F2 O6. It has the following structural formula:
Fluocinolone acetonide in Derma-Smoothe/FS® (fluocinolone acetonide) has a molecular weight of 452.50. It is a white crystalline powder that is odorless, stable in light, and melts at 270°C with decomposition; soluble in alcohol, acetone and methanol; slightly soluble in chloroform; insoluble in water.
Each gram of Derma-Smoothe/FS® contains approximately 0.11 mg of fluocinolone acetonide in a blend of oils, which contains isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, light mineral oil, oleth-2, refined peanut oil NF and fragrances.
Each packaged product contains 2 shower caps. The shower cap is made of low density polyethylene material with rubber elastic.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have severe irritation of any treated skin, or if you show signs of absorbing fluocinolone topical oil through your skin, such as:
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Before using fluocinolone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone, prednisone); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as peanuts), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history.
Do not use if there is an infection or sore in the area to be treated. Skin infections can become worse when this medication is used. Notify your doctor promptly if redness, swelling, or irritation does not improve.
Rarely, using corticosteroid medications for a long time or over large areas of skin can make it more difficult for your body to...
Last reviewed on RxList: 4/18/2006
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