Saturday, 27 February 2010

Pimafucin




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Naratriptan

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Natamycin

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Tuesday, 23 February 2010

Ketorolaco Infarmasa




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Ketorolac

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Monday, 22 February 2010

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Metronidazole

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Saturday, 20 February 2010

Losartan Zentiva




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Friday, 19 February 2010

Dulcopic




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Thursday, 18 February 2010

Dicyclomine Injection




Generic Name: dicyclomine hydrochloride

Dosage Form: injection
DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP

Rx ONLY



Dicyclomine Injection Description


Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic and anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) agent.


Dicyclomine HCl Injection is a sterile, pyrogen-free, aqueous solution for intramuscular injection (NOT FOR INTRAVENOUS USE).


Each mL contains 10 mg dicyclomine hydrochloride USP in sterile water for injection, made isotonic with sodium chloride. pH range is 3.5 to 5.5.


Chemically, dicyclomine hydrochloride is 2-(Diethylamino)ethyI [bicyclohexyl]-1-carboxylate hydrochloride with the chemical structure:



Molecular Formula: C19H35NO2•HCl                                                                      M. W. = 345.95


Dicyclomine hydrochloride occurs as a fine, white, crystalline, practically odorless powder with a bitter taste. It is soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol and chloroform, and very slightly soluble in ether.



Dicyclomine Injection - Clinical Pharmacology


Dicyclomine relieves smooth muscle spasm of the gastrointestinal tract. Animal studies indicate that this action is achieved via a dual mechanism: (1) a specific anticholinergic effect (antimuscarinic) at the acetylcholine-receptor sites with approximately 1/8 the milligram potency of atropine (in vitro, guinea pig ileum); and (2) a direct effect upon smooth muscle (musculotropic) as evidenced by dicyclomine’s antagonism of bradykinin- and histamine-induced spasms of the isolated guinea pig ileum. Atropine did not affect responses to these two agonists. In vivo studies in cats and dogs showed dicyclomine to be equally potent against acetylcholine (ACh)- or barium chloride (BaCl2)-induced intestinal spasm while atropine was at least 200 times more potent against effects of ACh than BaCl2. Tests for mydriatic effects in mice showed that dicyclomine was approximately 1/500 as potent as atropine; antisialagogue tests in rabbits showed dicyclomine to be 1/300 as potent as atropine.


In man, dicyclomine is rapidly absorbed after oral administration, reaching peak values within 60 to 90 minutes. The principal route of elimination is via the urine (79.5% of the dose). Excretion also occurs in the feces, but to a lesser extent (8.4%). Mean half-life of plasma elimination in one study was determined to be approximately 1.8 hours when plasma concentrations were measured for 9 hours after a single dose. In subsequent studies, plasma concentrations were followed for up to 24 hours after a single dose, showing a secondary phase of elimination with a somewhat longer half-life. Mean volume of distribution for a 20 mg oral dose is approximately 3.65 L/kg suggesting extensive distribution in tissues.


In controlIed clinical trials involving over 100 patients who received drug, 82% of patients treated for functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome with dicyclomine hydrochloride at initial doses of 160 mg daily (40 mg q.i.d.) demonstrated a favorable clinical response compared with 55% treated with placebo. (P<.05). In these trials, most of the side effects were typically anticholinergic in nature (see table) and were reported by 61% of the patients.



































Side Effect



Dicyclomine Hydrochloride


(40 mg q.i.d.)


%






Placebo


%


Dry Mouth335
Dizziness292
Blurred Vision272
Nausea146
Light-Headedness113
Drowsiness91
Weakness71
Nervousness62

Nine percent (9%) of patients were discontinued from the drug because of one or more of these side effects (compared with 2% in the placebo group). In 41% of the patients with side effects, side effects disappeared or were tolerated at the 160 mg daily dose without reduction. A dose reduction from 160 mg daily to an average daily dose of 90 mg was required in 46% of the patients with side effects who then continued to experience a favorable clinical response; their side effects either disappeared or were tolerated. (See ADVERSE REACTIONS.)



Indications and Usage for Dicyclomine Injection


For the treatment of functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome.



Contraindications


  1. Obstructive uropathy

  2. Obstructive disease of the gastrointestinal tract

  3. Severe ulcerative colitis (see PRECAUTIONS)

  4. Reflux esophagitis

  5. Unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage

  6. Glaucoma

  7. Myasthenia gravis

  8. Evidence of prior hypersensitivity to dicyclomine hydrochloride or other ingredients of these formuIations

  9. Infants less than 6 months of age (see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS: Information For Patients)

  10. Nursing Mothers (see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS: Information For Patients)


Warnings


In the presence of a high environmental temperature, heat prostration can occur with drug use (fever and heat stroke due to decreased sweating). If symptoms occur, the drug should be discontinued and supportive measures instituted.


Diarrhea may be an early symptom of incomplete intestinal obstruction, especially in patients with ileostomy or colostomy. In this instance, treatment with this drug would be inappropriate and possibly harmful.


Dicyclomine may produce drowsiness or blurred vision. The patient should be warned not to engage in activities requiring mental alertness, such as operating a motor vehicle or other machinery or performing hazardous work while taking this drug.


Psychosis has been reported in sensitive individuals given anticholinergic drugs. CNS signs and symptoms include confusion, disorientation, short-term memory loss, hallucinations, dysarthria, ataxia, coma, euphoria, decreased anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, agitation and mannerisms, and inappropriate affect.


These CNS signs and symptoms usually resolve within 12 to 24 hours after discontinuation of the drug.


There are reports that administration of dicyclomine hydrochloride syrup to infants has been followed by serious respiratory symptoms (dyspnea, shortness of breath, breathlessness, respiratory collapse, apnea, asphyxia), seizures, syncope, pulse rate fluctuations, muscular hypotonia, and coma. Death has been reported. No causal relationship between these effects observed in infants and dicyclomine administration has been established. DICYCLOMINE IS CONTRAINDICATED IN INFANTS LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OF AGE AND IN NURSING MOTHERS. (See CONTRAINDICATIONS and PRECAUTIONS: Nursing Mothers and Pediatric Use.)


Safety and efficacy of dicyclomine hydrochloride in pediatric patients have not been established.



Precautions



General


Use with caution in patients with:


  1. Autonomic neuropathy

  2. Hepatic or renal disease

  3. Ulcerative colitis–large doses may suppress intestinal motility to the point of producing a paralytic ileus and the use of this drug may precipitate or aggravate the serious complication of toxic megacolon (see CONTRAINDICATIONS)

  4. Hyperthyroidism

  5. Hypertension

  6. Coronary heart disease

  7. Congestive heart failure

  8. Cardiac tachyarrhythmia

  9. Hiatal hernia (see CONTRAINDICATIONS: Reflux esophagitis)

  10. Known or suspected prostatic hypertrophy

Investigate any tachycardia before administration of dicyclomine hydrochloride, since it may increase the heart rate.


With overdosage, a curare-like action may occur (i.e., neuromuscular blockade leading to muscular weakness and possible paralysis).



Information For Patients


Dicyclomine may produce drowsiness or blurred vision. The patient should be warned not to engage in activities requiring mental alertness, such as operating a motor vehicle or other machinery or to perform hazardous work while taking this drug.


Dicyclomine is contraindicated in infants less than 6 months of age and in nursing mothers. (See CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, and PRECAUTIONS: Nursing Mothers and Pediatric Use.)


In the presence of a high environmental temperature, heat prostration can occur with drug use (fever and heat stroke due to decreased sweating). If symptoms occur, the drug should be discontinued and a physician contacted.



Drug Interactions


The following agents may increase certain actions or side effects of anticholinergic drugs: amantadine, antiarrhythmic agents of Class I (e.g., quinidine), antihistamines, antipsychotic agents (e.g., phenothiazines), benzodiazepines, MAO inhibitors, narcotic analgesics (e.g., meperidine), nitrates and nitrites, sympathomimetic agents, tricyclic antidepressants, and other drugs having anticholinergic activity.


Anticholinergics antagonize the effects of antiglaucoma agents. Anticholinergic drugs in the presence of increased intraocular pressure may be hazardous when taken concurrently with agents such as corticosteroids. (See also CONTRAINDICATIONS.)


Anticholinergic agents may affect gastrointestinal absorption of various drugs, such as slowly dissolving dosage forms of digoxin; increased serum digoxin concentrations may result. Anticholinergic drugs may antagonize the effects of drugs that alter gastrointestinal motility, such as metoclopramide. Because antacids may interfere with the absorption of anticholinergic agents, simultaneous use of these drugs should be avoided. The inhibiting effects of anticholinergic drugs on gastric hydrochloric acid secretion are antagonized by agents used to treat achlorhydria and those used to test gastric secretion.



Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility


There are no known human data on long-term potential for carcinogenicity or mutagenicity. Long-term studies in animals to determine carcinogenic potential are not known to have been conducted. In studies in rats at doses of up to 100 mg/kg/day, dicyclomine produced no deleterious effects on breeding, conception, or parturition.



Pregnancy


Teratogenic Effect; Pregnancy Category B

Reproduction studies have been performed in rats and rabbits at doses up to 33 times the maximum recommended human dose based on 160 mg/day (3 mg/kg) and have revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to dicyclomine. Epidemiologic studies in pregnant women with products containing dicyclomine hydrochloride (at doses up to 40 mg/day) have not shown that dicyclomine increases the risk of fetal abnormalities if administered during the first trimester of pregnancy. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women at the recommended doses (80 to 160 mg/day). Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, dicyclomine as indicated for functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.



Nursing Mothers


Since dicyclomine hydrochloride has been reported to be excreted in human milk, DICYCLOMINE IS CONTRAINDICATED IN NURSING MOTHERS. (See CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS: Pediatric Use and ADVERSE REACTIONS.)



Pediatric Use


(See CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, and PRECAUTIONS: Nursing Mothers.) DICYCLOMINE IS CONTRAINDICATED IN INFANTS LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OF AGE.


Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.



Geriatric Use


Clinical studies of dicyclomine did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION.)


This drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function.



Adverse Reactions


Controlled clinical trials have provided frequency information for reported adverse effects of dicyclomine hydrochloride listed in a decreasing order of frequency. (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY.)


Not all of the following adverse reactions have been reported with dicyclomine hydrochloride. Adverse reactions are included here that have been reported for pharmacologically similar drugs with anticholinergic/antispasmodic action.


Gastrointestinal: dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation, bloated feeling, abdominal pain, taste loss, anorexia


Central Nervous System: dizziness, light-headedness, tingling, headache, drowsiness, weakness, nervousness, numbness, mental confusion and/or excitement (especially in elderly persons), dyskinesia, lethargy, syncope, speech disturbance, insomnia


Ophthalmologic: blurred vision, diplopia, mydriasis, cycloplegia, increased ocular tension


Dermatologic/Allergic: rash, urticaria, itching, and other dermal manifestation; severe allergic reaction or drug idiosyncrasies including anaphylaxis


Genitourinary: urinary hesitancy, urinary retention


Cardiovascular: tachycardia, palpitations


Respiratory: dyspnea, apnea, asphyxia (see WARNINGS)


Other: decreased sweating, nasal stuffiness or congestion, sneezing, throat congestion, impotence, suppression of lactation (see PRECAUTIONS: Nursing Mothers)


With the injectable form, there may be temporary sensation of light-headedness. Some local irritation and focal coagulation necrosis may occur following the I.M. injection of the drug.



Drug Abuse and Dependence


Abuse of and/or dependence on dicyclomine for anticholinergic effects have been rarely reported.



Overdosage



Signs and Symptoms


The signs and symptoms of overdosage are headache; nausea; vomiting; blurred vision; dilated pupils; hot, dry skin; dizziness; dryness of the mouth; difficulty in swallowing; and CNS stimulation. A curare-like action may occur (i.e., neuromuscular blockade leading to muscular weakness and possible paralysis).


A 37-year-old female reported numbness on the left side, cold fingertips, blurred vision, abdominal and flank pain, decreased appetite, dry mouth, and nervousness following ingestion of 320 mg daily (four 20 mg tablets q.i.d.) for four days. These events resolved after discontinuing the dicyclomine.



Oral LD50


The acute oral LD50 of the drug is 625 mg/kg in mice.



Minimum Human Lethal Dose/Maximum Human Dose Recorded


The amount of drug in a single dose that is ordinarily associated with symptoms of overdosage or that is likely to be life-threatening, has not been defined. The maximum human oral dose recorded was 600 mg by mouth in a 10-month-old child and approximately 1500 mg in an adult, each of whom survived.


In three of the infants who died following administration of dicyclomine hydrochloride (see WARNINGS), the blood concentrations of drug were 200, 220, and


505 ng/mL, respectively.



Dialysis


It is not known if dicyclomine is dialyzable.



Treatment


Treatment should consist of gastric lavage, emetics, and activated charcoal. Sedatives (e.g., short-acting barbiturates, benzodiazepines) may be used for management of overt signs of excitement. If indicated, an appropriate parenteral cholinergic agent may be used as an antidote.



Dicyclomine Injection Dosage and Administration


DOSAGE MUST BE ADJUSTED TO INDIVIDUAL PATIENT NEEDS. (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY.)


Adults–Intramuscular injection. NOT FOR INTRAVENOUS USE.


The intramuscular dosage form is to be used temporarily when the patient cannot take oral medication. Intramuscular injection is about twice as bioavailable as oral dosage forms; consequently, the recommended intramuscular dose is 80 mg daily (in 4 equally divided doses).


Oral dicyclomine hydrochloride should be started as soon as possible and the intramuscular form should not be used for periods longer than 1 or 2 days.


ASPIRATE THE SYRINGE BEFORE INJECTING TO AVOID INTRAVASCULAR INJECTION, SINCE THROMBOSIS MAY OCCUR IF THE DRUG IS INADVERTENTLY INJECTED INTRAVASCULARLY.


Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.


Elderly: In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. (See PRECAUTIONS: Geriatric Use.)



How is Dicyclomine Injection Supplied


Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Injection USP, 10 mg/mL in 2 mL single dose vials, (for IM use only, NOT FOR IV USE) is supplied as follows:


NDC 55390-066-10: boxes of 10 vials


Store at room temperature, preferably below 30°C (86°F). Protect from freezing.



Manufactured by:                                                                             Manufactured for:


Ben Venue Laboratories, Inc.                                                            Bedford Laboratories™


Bedford, OH 44146                                                                          Bedford, OH 44146


May 2007                                                                                   Div - DCM - P02



VIAL LABEL


Vial Label 20 mg/2 mL










DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 
dicyclomine hydrochloride  injection










Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)55390-066
Route of AdministrationINTRAMUSCULARDEA Schedule    








Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (DICYCLOMINE)DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg  in 1 mL








Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
SODIUM CHLORIDE 
WATER 


















Product Characteristics
Color    Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains      














Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
155390-066-1010 VIAL In 1 BOXcontains a VIAL
12 mL In 1 VIALThis package is contained within the BOX (55390-066-10)










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA04046507/17/2003


Labeler - Bedford Laboratories (884528407)









Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Ben Venue Laboratories Inc.004327953MANUFACTURE
Revised: 05/2010Bedford Laboratories

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Wednesday, 3 February 2010

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Monday, 1 February 2010

Dovonex Cream



calcipotriene

Dosage Form: cream
Dovonex® 

(calcipotriene cream)

Cream, 0.005%

Rx only


FOR TOPICAL DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY.

Not for Ophthalmic, Oral or Intravaginal Use.



Dovonex Cream Description


Dovonex® (calcipotriene cream) Cream, 0.005% contains calcipotriene monohydrate, a synthetic vitamin D3 derivative, for topical dermatological use.


Chemically, calcipotriene monohydrate is (5Z,7E,22E,24S)-24-cyclopropyl-9,10-secochola-5,7,10(19),22-tetraene-1α,3β,24-triol monohydrate, with the empirical formula C27H40O3•H2O, a molecular weight of 430.6, and the following structural formula:



Calcipotriene monohydrate is a white or off-white crystalline substance. Dovonex® Cream contains calcipotriene monohydrate equivalent to 50 μg/g anhydrous calcipotriene in a cream base of cetearyl alcohol, ceteth-20, diazolidinyl urea, dichlorobenzyl alcohol, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, glycerin, mineral oil, petrolatum, and water.



Dovonex Cream - Clinical Pharmacology


In humans, the natural supply of vitamin D depends mainly on exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun for conversion of 7-dehydrocholesterol to vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) in the skin. Calcipotriene is a synthetic analog of vitamin D3.


Clinical studies with radiolabelled calcipotriene ointment indicate that approximately 6% (± 3%, SD) of the applied dose of calcipotriene is absorbed systemically when the ointment is applied topically to psoriasis plaques, or 5% (± 2.6%, SD) when applied to normal skin, and much of the absorbed active is converted to inactive metabolites within 24 hours of application. Systemic absorption of the cream has not been studied.


Vitamin D and its metabolites are transported in the blood, bound to specific plasma proteins. The active form of the vitamin, 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3 (calcitriol), is known to be recycled via the liver and excreted in the bile. Calcipotriene metabolism following systemic uptake is rapid, and occurs via a similar pathway to the natural hormone.



Clinical Studies


Adequate and well-controlled trials of patients treated with Dovonex® Cream have demonstrated improvement usually beginning after 2 weeks of therapy. This improvement continued with approximately 50% of patients showing at least marked improvement in the signs and symptoms of psoriasis after 8 weeks of therapy, but only approximately 4% showed complete clearing.



Indications and Usage for Dovonex Cream


Dovonex® (calcipotriene cream) Cream, 0.005%, is indicated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. The safety and effectiveness of topical calcipotriene in dermatoses other than psoriasis have not been established.



Contraindications


Dovonex® Cream is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation. It should not be used by patients with demonstrated hypercalcemia or evidence of vitamin D toxicity. Dovonex® Cream should not be used on the face.



Precautions



General


Use of Dovonex® Cream may cause transient irritation of both lesions and surrounding uninvolved skin. If irritation develops, Dovonex® Cream should be discontinued.


For external use only. Keep out of the reach of children. Always wash hands thoroughly after use.


Reversible elevation of serum calcium has occurred with use of topical calcipotriene. If elevation in serum calcium outside the normal range should occur, discontinue treatment until normal calcium levels are restored.



Information for Patients


Patients using Dovonex® Cream should receive the following information and instructions:


  1. This medication is to be used only as directed by the physician. It is for external use only. Avoid contact with the face or eyes. As with any topical medication, patients should wash their hands after application.

  2. This medication should not be used for any disorder other than that for which it was prescribed.

  3. Patients should report to their physician any signs of adverse reactions.

  4. Patients that apply Dovonex® to exposed portions of the body should avoid excessive exposure to either natural or artificial sunlight (including tanning booths, sun lamps, etc.).


Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility


When calcipotriene was applied topically to mice for up to 24 months at dosages of 3, 10 and 30 µg/kg/day (corresponding to 9, 30 and 90 µg/m2/day), no significant changes in tumor incidence were observed when compared to control. In a study in which albino hairless mice were exposed to both UVR and topically applied calcipotriene, a reduction in the time required for UVR to induce the formation of skin tumors was observed (statistically significant in males only), suggesting that calcipotriene may enhance the effect of UVR to induce skin tumors. Patients that apply Dovonex® to exposed portions of the body should avoid excessive exposure to either natural or artificial sunlight (including tanning booths, sun lamps, etc.). Physicians may wish to limit or avoid use of phototherapy in patients that use Dovonex®.


Calcipotriene did not elicit any mutagenic effects in an Ames mutagenicity assay, a mouse lymphoma TK locus assay, a human lymphocyte chromosome aberration assay, or in a micronucleus assay conducted in mice.


Studies in rats at doses up to 54 μg/kg/day (324 μg/m2/day) of calcipotriene indicated no impairment of fertility or general reproductive performance.



Pregnancy


Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category C


Studies of teratogenicity were done by the oral route where bioavailability is expected to be approximately 40-60% of the administered dose. Increased rabbit maternal and fetal toxicity was noted at 12 μg/kg/day (132 μg/m2/day). Rabbits administered 36 μg/kg/day (396 μg/m2/day) resulted in fetuses with a significant increase in the incidences of pubic bones, forelimb phalanges, and incomplete bone ossification. In a rat study, oral doses  of  54 μg/kg/day (318 μg/m2/day) resulted in a significantly higher incidence of skeletal abnormalities consisting primarily of enlarged fontanelles and extra ribs. The enlarged fontanelles are most likely due to calcipotriene's effect upon calcium metabolism. The maternal and fetal calculated no-effect exposures in the rat (43.2 μg/m2/day) and rabbit (17.6 μg/m2/day) studies are approximately equal to the expected human systemic exposure level (18.5 μg/m2/day) from dermal application. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Therefore, Dovonex® Cream should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.



Nursing Mothers


There is evidence that maternal 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3 (calcitriol) may enter the fetal circulation, but it is not known whether it is excreted in human milk. The systemic disposition of calcipotriene is expected to be similar to that of the naturally occurring vitamin. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Dovonex® Cream is administered to a nursing woman.



Pediatric Use


Safety and effectiveness of Dovonex® Cream in pediatric patients have not been established. Because of a higher ratio of skin surface area to body mass, pediatric patients are at greater risk than adults of systemic adverse effects when they are treated with topical medication.



Geriatric Use


Of the total number of patients in clinical studies of calcipotriene cream, approximately 15% were 65 or older, while approximately 3% were 75 and over. There were no significant differences in adverse events for subjects over 65 years compared to those under 65 years of age. However, the greater sensitivity of older individuals cannot be ruled out.



Adverse Reactions


In controlled clinical trials, the most frequent adverse experiences reported for Dovonex® (calcipotriene cream) Cream, 0.005% were cases of skin irritation, which occurred in approximately 10-15% of patients. Rash, pruritus, dermatitis and worsening of psoriasis were reported in 1 to 10% of patients.



Overdosage


Topically applied calcipotriene can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects. Elevated serum calcium has been observed with excessive use of topical calcipotriene. If elevation in serum calcium should occur, discontinue treatment until normal calcium levels are restored. (See PRECAUTIONS.)



Dovonex Cream Dosage and Administration


Apply a thin layer of Dovonex® Cream to the affected skin twice daily and rub in gently and completely. The safety and efficacy of Dovonex® Cream have been demonstrated in patients treated for eight weeks.



How is Dovonex Cream Supplied


Dovonex® (calcipotriene cream) Cream, 0.005% is available in:


60 gram aluminum tubes N 50222-260-06


120 gram aluminum tubes N 50222-260-12



STORAGE


Store at controlled room temperature 15° C - 25° C (59° F - 77° F). Do not freeze.







Manufactured by LEO Laboratories Ltd.

Dublin, Ireland


Distributed by:

LEO Pharma Inc.

1 Sylvan Way

Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA

1-877-494-4536


To report SUSPECT ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact

LEO Pharma Inc at Phone 1-877-494-4536 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

or www.fda.gov/medwatch


U.S. Patent No. RE39,706 E


024609-00


Revised December 2009



PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - CARTON LABEL 120 g





Dovonex®

(calcipotriene cream),

0.005% Cream


Rx only


WARNING: Keep Out of Reach of Children


Each gram contains 0.05 mg of

calcipotriene in a cream base of

cetearyl alcohol, ceteth-20,

diazolidinyl urea, dichlorobenzyl

alcohol, dibasic sodium phosphate,

edetate disodium, glycerin, mineral

oil, petrolatum, and water.


For Topical Dermatologic Use Only.

Not for Ophthalmic, Oral, or

Intravaginal Use.


Usual Dosage: Apply twice daily,

or as directed by physician. See

insert for complete information.

Read all Panels.


NET WT. 120 g


Store at controlled room temperature

15° C - 25° C (59° F - 77° F).

Do not freeze

Lot no. and expiration date on carton end and crimp of tube.









DOVONEX 
calcipotriene  cream










Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)50222-260
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    








Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
CALCIPOTRIENE (CALCIPOTRIENE)CALCIPOTRIENE50 ug  in 1 g






















Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL 
CETETH-20 
DICHLOROBENZYL ALCOHOL 
SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC 
EDETATE DISODIUM 
GLYCERIN 
MINERAL OIL 
PETROLATUM 
WATER 


















Product Characteristics
Color    Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains      










































Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
150222-260-1250 CARTON In 1 CASEcontains a CARTON
11 TUBE In 1 CARTONThis package is contained within the CASE (50222-260-12) and contains a TUBE
1120 g In 1 TUBEThis package is contained within a CARTON and a CASE (50222-260-12)
250222-260-06100 CARTON In 1 CASEcontains a CARTON
21 TUBE In 1 CARTONThis package is contained within the CASE (50222-260-06) and contains a TUBE
260 g In 1 TUBEThis package is contained within a CARTON and a CASE (50222-260-06)
350222-260-9925 CARTON In 1 CASEcontains a CARTON
310 TUBE In 1 CARTONThis package is contained within the CASE (50222-260-99) and contains a TUBE
33 g In 1 TUBEThis package is contained within a CARTON and a CASE (50222-260-99)










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA02055410/01/1996


Labeler - LEO Pharma Inc. (832692615)









Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
LEO Laboratories Ltd.306218108MANUFACTURE
Revised: 06/2010LEO Pharma Inc.

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