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Fluticasone propionate

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Marketing start date: 05 May 2024

Summary of product characteristics


Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • HPA Axis Suppression and Other Adverse Endocrine Effects [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ] • Local Adverse Reactions [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) ] • Concomitant Skin Infections [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) ] The most common adverse reactions (2%) were burning/stinging at the application site. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Padagis at 1-866-634-9120 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience: Controlled Clinical Trials Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In 2 multicenter vehicle-controlled clinical trials of once-daily application of fluticasone propionate lotion by 196 adult and 242 pediatric patients, the total incidence of adverse reactions considered drug related by investigators was approximately 4%. These were local cutaneous reactions, usually mild and self-limiting, and consisted primarily of burning/stinging (2%). All other drug-related events occurred with an incidence of less than 1%, and included were contact dermatitis, exacerbation of atopic dermatitis, folliculitis of legs, pruritus, pustules on arm, rash, and skin infection. See Table 1. The incidence of adverse reactions between the 242 pediatric subjects (age 3 months to < 17 years) and 196 adult subjects (17 years or older) was similar (4% and 5%, respectively). Table 1: Adverse Reactions from Controlled Clinical Trials (N=438) Adverse Reactions Fluticasone propionate lotion n=221 Vehicle n=217 Burning/Stinging skin 4 (2%) 3 (1%) Contact Dermatitis 0 1 (<1%) Exacerbation of Atopic dermatitis 0 1 (<1%) Folliculitis of legs 2 (<1%) 0 Irritant Contact Dermatitis 0 1 (<1%) Pruritus 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Pustules on Arms 1 (<1%) 0 Rash 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) Skin Infection 0 3 (1%) During the clinical trials, eczema herpeticum occurred in a 33-year old male patient treated with fluticasone propionate lotion. Table 2 summarizes all adverse events by body system that occurred in at least 1% of patients in either the drug or vehicle group in the phase 3 controlled clinical trials. Table 2: Adverse Events Occurring in ≥1% of Patients from Either Arm from Controlled Clinical Trials (n=438) Body System Fluticasone propionate lotion (N=221) Vehicle Lotion (N=217) Any Adverse Event 77 (35%) 82 (38%) Skin Burning and Stinging 4 (2%) 3 (1%) Pruritus 3 (1%) 5 (2%) Rash 2 (<1%) 3 (1%) Skin Infection 0 3 (1%) Ear, Nose, Throat Common Cold 9 (4%) 5 (2%) Ear Infection 3 (1%) 3 (1%) Nasal Sinus Infection 2 (<1%) 4 (2%) Rhinitis 1 (<1%) 3 (1%) Upper Respiratory Tract Infection 6 (3%) 7 (3%) Gastrointestinal Normal Tooth Eruption 2 (<1%) 3 (1%) Diarrhea 3 (1%) 0 Vomiting 3 (1%) 2 (<1%) Lower Respiratory Cough 7 (3%) 6 (3%) Influenza 5 (2%) 0 Wheeze 0 3 (1%) Neurology Headache 4 (2%) 5 (2%) Non-Site Specific Fever 8 (4%) 8 (4%) Seasonal Allergy 2 (<1%) 3 (1%) 6.2 Clinical Trials Experience: Pediatric Open Label Trials In an open label HPA axis suppression trial of 44 pediatric subjects (ages ≥3 months to ≤6 years) fluticasone propionate lotion was applied twice daily (rather than the indicated dosing regimen of once daily) to at least 35% of body surface area for 3 or 4 weeks. Subjects whose lesions cleared after 2 or 3 weeks of treatment continued to apply fluticasone propionate lotion for an additional week. The overall incidence of adverse reactions was 14%. These were local, cutaneous reactions and included dry skin (7%), stinging at application site (5%), and excoriation (2%). Additionally, a 4-month-old patient treated with fluticasone propionate lotion had marked elevations of the hepatic enzymes AST and ALT. [ see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 ) ] In another open label HPA axis suppression trial in which fluticasone propionate lotion was also applied twice daily (rather than the indicated dosing regimen of once daily), 56 pediatric subjects (ages ≥3 months to 12 months), were enrolled [ see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 ) ]. The adverse reactions included 2 cases of Herpes simplex at the application site (3.6%) and 3 cases of bacterial skin infections (5.4%). 6.3 Postmarketing Experience The following local adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of fluticasone propionate lotion: erythema, edema/swelling, and bleeding. The following systemic adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of fluticasone propionate cream and fluticasone propionate ointment: immunosuppression/ Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia/leukopenia/thrombocytopenia; hyperglycemia/ glycosuria; Cushing syndrome; generalized body edema/blurred vision; and acute urticarial reaction (edema, urticaria, pruritus, and throat swelling). The following local adverse reactions have also been reported with the use of topical corticosteroids, and they may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings or higher potency corticosteroids. These reactions include: acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, skin atrophy, striae, hypertrichosis and miliaria. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. • None. ( 4 )

Description

11 DESCRIPTION Fluticasone propionate lotion, 0.05% contains fluticasone propionate [ S -Fluoromethyl 6α, 9α-difluoro-11β-hydroxy-16α-methyl-3-oxo-17α-propionyloxyandrosta-1,4-diene-17β-carbothioate], a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid, for topical use. The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Chemically, fluticasone propionate is C 25 H 31 F 3 O 5 S. It has the following structural formula: Fluticasone propionate has a molecular weight of 500.6. It is a white to off-white powder and 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 in a white to off white lotion base of anhydrous citric acid, cetomacrogol 1000, cetostearyl alcohol, dimethicone 360, imidurea, isopropyl myristate, methylparaben, mineral oil, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, and sodium citrate. Image 1

Dosage And Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 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. • Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once daily. Rub in gently. ( 2 ) • Discontinue use when control is achieved. ( 2 ) • Reassess diagnosis if no improvement in 2 weeks. ( 2 ) • The safety and efficacy of fluticasone propionate lotion have not been established beyond four weeks of use. ( 2 ) • Avoid use under occlusion or application to diaper area. ( 2 ) • Not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. ( 2 )

Indications And Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 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 or older. Fluticasone Propionate Lotion, 0.05% is a corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of atopic dermatitis in patients 3 months of age and older. ( 1 )

Adverse Reactions Table

Adverse Reactions

Fluticasone propionate lotion n=221

Vehicle n=217

Burning/Stinging skin

4 (2%)

3 (1%)

Contact Dermatitis

0

1 (<1%)

Exacerbation of Atopic dermatitis

0

1 (<1%)

Folliculitis of legs

2 (<1%)

0

Irritant Contact Dermatitis

0

1 (<1%)

Pruritus

1 (<1%)

1 (<1%)

Pustules on Arms

1 (<1%)

0

Rash

1 (<1%)

2 (<1%)

Skin Infection

0

3 (1%)

Clinical Pharmacology

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Corticosteroids play a role in cellular signaling, immune function, inflammation, and protein regulation; however, the precise mechanism of action of fluticasone propionate lotion in atopic dermatitis is unknown. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Vasoconstrictor Assay Trials performed with fluticasone propionate lotion indicate that it is in the medium range of potency as demonstrated in vasoconstrictor trials in healthy subjects when compared with other topical corticosteroids. However, similar blanching scores do not necessarily imply therapeutic equivalence. Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis Suppression In an open label HPA axis suppression trial (Trial A), 42 pediatric subjects (ages 4 months to <6 years) with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis covering ≥ 35% Body Surface Area (BSA) who were treated with an exaggerated dosing regimen of fluticasone propionate lotion twice daily (rather than the indicated dosing regimen of once daily) for at least 3 to 4 weeks were assessed for HPA axis suppression. The mean BSA treated was 65%. None of the 40 evaluable subjects were suppressed. The criterion for HPA axis suppression was a serum cortisol level of less than or equal to 18 micrograms per deciliter at 30-minutes after cosyntropin stimulation. Another open label HPA axis suppression trial (Trial B) enrolled 56 pediatric subjects (ages 3 months to 11 months) with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis covering ≥ 35% BSA. Subjects were treated with an exaggerated dosing regimen for of fluticasone propionate lotion, 0.05% twice daily over a period of 3 or 4 weeks. The mean BSA treated was 54%. Out of 56 subjects, 49 were considered evaluable with respect to their adrenal axis function post-treatment. One of 49 subjects showed laboratory evidence of suppression immediately post treatment. The criterion for HPA axis suppression was a serum cortisol level of less than or equal to 18 micrograms per deciliter at 30-minutes after cosyntropin stimulation. Repeated test one week later showed the post cosyntropin stimulation testing serum cortisol returned to normal level (22.1 μg/dL). This 4-month old subject had a baseline treatment BSA of 94% and was reported to have received 100% of the twice-daily applications of fluticasone propionate lotion, 0.05% over the 27 day treatment period. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Absorption The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids is determined by many factors, including the vehicle and the integrity of the epidermal barrier. Occlusive dressing enhances penetration. Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from normal intact skin. Inflammation and/or other disease processes in the skin increase percutaneous absorption. Plasma fluticasone levels were measured in a subset of subjects 2 to 5 years and 11 months of age in HPA axis suppression trial (Trial A) described above. A total of 13 (62%) of 21 subjects tested had measurable fluticasone at the end of 3 to 4 weeks of treatment. The mean ± SD fluticasone plasma concentration was 0.16 ± 0.23 ng/mL. Three subjects aged 3, 4, and 4 years had fluticasone concentrations over 0.30 ng/mL, with one of them having a concentration of 0.82 ng/mL. No data were obtained for subjects < 2 years of age. Distribution The percentage of fluticasone propionate bound to human plasma proteins averaged 91%. Fluticasone propionate is weakly and reversibly bound to erythrocytes. Fluticasone propionate is not significantly bound to human transcortin. Metabolism No metabolites of fluticasone propionate were detected in an in vitro study of radiolabeled fluticasone propionate incubated in a human skin homogenate. Fluticasone propionate is metabolized in the liver by cytochrome P450 3A4-mediated hydrolysis of the 5-fluoromethyl carbothiolate grouping. This transformation occurs in 1 metabolic step to produce the inactive 17β-carboxylic acid metabolite, the only known metabolite detected in man. This metabolite has approximately 2000 times less affinity than the parent drug for the glucocorticoid receptor of human lung cytosol in vitro and negligible pharmacological activity in animal studies. Other metabolites detected in vitro using cultured human hepatoma cells have not been detected in man.

Mechanism Of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Corticosteroids play a role in cellular signaling, immune function, inflammation, and protein regulation; however, the precise mechanism of action of fluticasone propionate lotion in atopic dermatitis is unknown.

Pharmacodynamics

12.2 Pharmacodynamics Vasoconstrictor Assay Trials performed with fluticasone propionate lotion indicate that it is in the medium range of potency as demonstrated in vasoconstrictor trials in healthy subjects when compared with other topical corticosteroids. However, similar blanching scores do not necessarily imply therapeutic equivalence. Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis Suppression In an open label HPA axis suppression trial (Trial A), 42 pediatric subjects (ages 4 months to <6 years) with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis covering ≥ 35% Body Surface Area (BSA) who were treated with an exaggerated dosing regimen of fluticasone propionate lotion twice daily (rather than the indicated dosing regimen of once daily) for at least 3 to 4 weeks were assessed for HPA axis suppression. The mean BSA treated was 65%. None of the 40 evaluable subjects were suppressed. The criterion for HPA axis suppression was a serum cortisol level of less than or equal to 18 micrograms per deciliter at 30-minutes after cosyntropin stimulation. Another open label HPA axis suppression trial (Trial B) enrolled 56 pediatric subjects (ages 3 months to 11 months) with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis covering ≥ 35% BSA. Subjects were treated with an exaggerated dosing regimen for of fluticasone propionate lotion, 0.05% twice daily over a period of 3 or 4 weeks. The mean BSA treated was 54%. Out of 56 subjects, 49 were considered evaluable with respect to their adrenal axis function post-treatment. One of 49 subjects showed laboratory evidence of suppression immediately post treatment. The criterion for HPA axis suppression was a serum cortisol level of less than or equal to 18 micrograms per deciliter at 30-minutes after cosyntropin stimulation. Repeated test one week later showed the post cosyntropin stimulation testing serum cortisol returned to normal level (22.1 μg/dL). This 4-month old subject had a baseline treatment BSA of 94% and was reported to have received 100% of the twice-daily applications of fluticasone propionate lotion, 0.05% over the 27 day treatment period.

Pharmacokinetics

12.3 Pharmacokinetics Absorption The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids is determined by many factors, including the vehicle and the integrity of the epidermal barrier. Occlusive dressing enhances penetration. Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from normal intact skin. Inflammation and/or other disease processes in the skin increase percutaneous absorption. Plasma fluticasone levels were measured in a subset of subjects 2 to 5 years and 11 months of age in HPA axis suppression trial (Trial A) described above. A total of 13 (62%) of 21 subjects tested had measurable fluticasone at the end of 3 to 4 weeks of treatment. The mean ± SD fluticasone plasma concentration was 0.16 ± 0.23 ng/mL. Three subjects aged 3, 4, and 4 years had fluticasone concentrations over 0.30 ng/mL, with one of them having a concentration of 0.82 ng/mL. No data were obtained for subjects < 2 years of age. Distribution The percentage of fluticasone propionate bound to human plasma proteins averaged 91%. Fluticasone propionate is weakly and reversibly bound to erythrocytes. Fluticasone propionate is not significantly bound to human transcortin. Metabolism No metabolites of fluticasone propionate were detected in an in vitro study of radiolabeled fluticasone propionate incubated in a human skin homogenate. Fluticasone propionate is metabolized in the liver by cytochrome P450 3A4-mediated hydrolysis of the 5-fluoromethyl carbothiolate grouping. This transformation occurs in 1 metabolic step to produce the inactive 17β-carboxylic acid metabolite, the only known metabolite detected in man. This metabolite has approximately 2000 times less affinity than the parent drug for the glucocorticoid receptor of human lung cytosol in vitro and negligible pharmacological activity in animal studies. Other metabolites detected in vitro using cultured human hepatoma cells have not been detected in man.

Effective Time

20230728

Version

9

Dosage Forms And Strengths

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Lotion, 0.05%. Each gram of fluticasone propionate lotion contains 0.5 mg fluticasone propionate in a white to off-white lotion base. Fluticasone propionate lotion is supplied in 60 mL bottles. • Lotion, 0.05%, supplied in 60 mL bottles. ( 3 )

Spl Product Data Elements

fluticasone propionate fluticasone propionate FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE FLUTICASONE PROPYLENE GLYCOL CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE MINERAL OIL DIMETHICONE CETETH-20 CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM IMIDUREA WATER METHYLPARABEN PROPYLPARABEN

Carcinogenesis And Mutagenesis And Impairment Of Fertility

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility In an oral (gavage) mouse carcinogenicity study, doses of 0.1, 0.3 and 1 mg/kg/day fluticasone propionate were administered to mice for 18 months. Fluticasone propionate demonstrated no tumorigenic potential at oral doses up to 1 mg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons) in this study. In a dermal mouse carcinogenicity study, 0.05% fluticasone propionate ointment (40 μl) was topically administered for 1, 3 or 7 days/week for 80 weeks. Fluticasone propionate demonstrated no tumorigenic potential at dermal doses up to 6.7 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons) in this study. Fluticasone propionate revealed no evidence of mutagenic or clastogenic potential based on the results of five in vitro genotoxicity tests (Ames assay, E. coli fluctuation test, S. cerevisiae gene conversion test, Chinese hamster ovary cell chromosome aberration assay and human lymphocyte chromosome aberration assay) and one in vivo genotoxicity test (mouse micronucleus assay). No evidence of impairment of fertility or effect on mating performance was observed in a fertility and general reproductive performance study conducted in male and female rats at subcutaneous doses up to 50 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons).

Nonclinical Toxicology

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility In an oral (gavage) mouse carcinogenicity study, doses of 0.1, 0.3 and 1 mg/kg/day fluticasone propionate were administered to mice for 18 months. Fluticasone propionate demonstrated no tumorigenic potential at oral doses up to 1 mg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons) in this study. In a dermal mouse carcinogenicity study, 0.05% fluticasone propionate ointment (40 μl) was topically administered for 1, 3 or 7 days/week for 80 weeks. Fluticasone propionate demonstrated no tumorigenic potential at dermal doses up to 6.7 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons) in this study. Fluticasone propionate revealed no evidence of mutagenic or clastogenic potential based on the results of five in vitro genotoxicity tests (Ames assay, E. coli fluctuation test, S. cerevisiae gene conversion test, Chinese hamster ovary cell chromosome aberration assay and human lymphocyte chromosome aberration assay) and one in vivo genotoxicity test (mouse micronucleus assay). No evidence of impairment of fertility or effect on mating performance was observed in a fertility and general reproductive performance study conducted in male and female rats at subcutaneous doses up to 50 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons).

Application Number

ANDA091553

Brand Name

Fluticasone propionate

Generic Name

fluticasone propionate

Product Ndc

45802-441

Product Type

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Route

TOPICAL

Package Label Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Rx Only Fluticasone Propionate Lotion, 0.05% For Topical Use Only Not For Ophthalmic, Oral or Intravaginal Use. 60 mL The following image is a placeholder representing the product identifier that is either affixed or imprinted on the drug package label during the packaging operation. front and back labels serialization-example

Information For Patients

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Administration Instructions Advise the patient of appropriate fluticasone propionate lotion administration instructions, including those that will mitigate HPA-Axis suppression [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] and local adverse reactions [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) ]: • Discontinue therapy when control is achieved in less than 4 weeks; if no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, contact the healthcare provider. • Avoid contact with the eyes. • Do not bandage the treated skin area, or cover or wrap it to cause occlusion unless directed by the healthcare provider. • Do not use fluticasone propionate lotion in the treatment of diaper dermatitis unless directed by the healthcare provider, as diapers or plastic pants may constitute occlusive dressing and enhance absorption. • Do not use on the face, underarms, or groin areas unless directed by the healthcare provider. Local Adverse Reactions Advise the patient to report any signs of local adverse reactions to their healthcare provider [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) ]. • Advise patients to report to their healthcare provider if they are allergic to formaldehyde. Manufactured by Padagis Yeruham, Israel Distributed By Padagis Allegan, MI 49010 • www.padagis.com Rev 06-22

Clinical Studies

14 CLINICAL STUDIES Fluticasone propionate lotion applied once daily was superior to vehicle in the treatment of atopic dermatitis in two clinical trials. The two trials enrolled 438 subjects with atopic dermatitis aged 3 months and older, of which 169 subjects were selected as having clinically significant signs of erythema, infiltration/papulation, and erosion/oozing/crusting at baseline. Clinically significant was defined as having moderate or severe involvement for at least two of the three signs (erythema, infiltrations/papulation, or erosion/oozing/crusting), in at least 2 body regions. Subjects who had moderate to severe disease in a single body region were excluded from the analysis. Table 3 presents the percentage of subjects who completely cleared of erythema, infiltration/papulation and erosion/oozing/crusting at Week 4 out of those subjects with clinically significant baseline signs. Table 3: Complete Clearance Rate For Patients with Clinically Significant Signs at Baseline Fluticasone propionate lotion Vehicle Study 1 9/45 (20%) 0/37 (0%) Study 2 7/44 (16%) 1/43 (2%)

Clinical Studies Table

Fluticasone propionate lotion

Vehicle

Study 1

9/45 (20%)

0/37 (0%)

Study 2

7/44 (16%)

1/43 (2%)

Geriatric Use

8.5 Geriatric Use A limited number of patients above 65 years of age have been treated with fluticasone propionate lotion in US and non-US clinical trials. Specifically only 8 patients above 65 years of age were treated with fluticasone propionate lotion in controlled clinical trials. The number of patients is too small to permit separate analyses of efficacy and safety.

Pediatric Use

8.4 Pediatric Use Fluticasone propionate lotion may be used in pediatric patients as young as 3 months of age. The safety and effectiveness of fluticasone propionate lotion in pediatric patients below 3 months of age have not been established. Because of a higher ratio of skin surface area to body mass, pediatric patients are at a greater risk than adults of systemic effects when treated with topical drugs. They are, therefore, also at greater risk of HPA axis suppression and adrenal insufficiency upon the use of topical corticosteroids [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ]. In an HPA axis suppression trial, none of the 40 evaluable pediatric subjects, 4 months old to < 6 years old, with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis covering ≥ 35% Body Surface Area (BSA) who were treated with an exaggerated dosing regimen (twice daily) of fluticasone propionate lotion experienced adrenal suppression (defined as a 30-minute post-stimulation cortisol level ≤18 micrograms/dL) [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 ) ]. In another HPA axis suppression trial, one of 49 (2%) evaluable pediatric subjects, 3 months to 11 months old, with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis covering ≥ 35% Body Surface Area (BSA) who applied an exaggerated dosing regimen (twice daily) of fluticasone propionate lotion experienced reversible adrenal suppression (defined as a 30-minute post-stimulation cortisol level ≤18 micrograms/dL) following 4 weeks of therapy [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 ) ] . Systemic effects such as Cushing's syndrome, linear growth retardation, delayed weight gain, and intracranial hypertension have been reported in pediatric patients, especially those with prolonged exposure to large doses of high-potency topical corticosteroids, or concomitant use of more than one corticosteroid product. Local adverse reactions including skin atrophy have also been reported with use of topical corticosteroids in pediatric patients. Parents of pediatric patients should be advised not to use this medication in the treatment of diaper dermatitis unless directed by a physician. Fluticasone propionate lotion should not be applied in the diaper areas as diapers or plastic pants may constitute occlusive dressing.

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Category C There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Therefore, fluticasone propionate lotion should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Systemic embryofetal development studies were conducted in mice, rats and rabbits. Subcutaneous doses of 15, 45 and 150 μg/kg/day of fluticasone propionate were administered to pregnant female mice from gestation days 6 to 15. A teratogenic effect characteristic of corticosteroids (cleft palate) was noted after administration of 45 and 150 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons) in this study. No treatment related effects on embryofetal toxicity or teratogenicity were noted at 15 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons). Subcutaneous doses of 10, 30 and 100 μg/kg/day of fluticasone propionate were administered to pregnant female rats in two embryofetal development studies (one study administered fluticasone propionate from gestation days 6 to 15 and the other study from gestation days 7 to 17). In the presence of maternal toxicity, fetal effects noted at 100 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons) included decreased fetal weights, omphalocele, cleft palate, and retarded skeletal ossification. No treatment related effects on embryofetal toxicity or teratogenicity were noted at 10 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons). Subcutaneous doses of 0.08, 0.57 and 4 μg/kg/day of fluticasone propionate were administered to pregnant female rabbits from gestation days 6 to 18. Fetal effects noted at 4 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons) included decreased fetal weights, cleft palate and retarded skeletal ossification. No treatment related effects on embryofetal toxicity or teratogenicity were noted at 0.57 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons). Oral doses of 3, 30 and 300 μg/kg/day fluticasone propionate were administered to pregnant female rabbits from gestation days 8 to 20. No fetal or teratogenic effects were noted at oral doses up to 300 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons) in this study. However, no fluticasone propionate was detected in the plasma in this study, consistent with the established low bioavailability following oral administration. Fluticasone propionate crossed the placenta following administration of a subcutaneous or an oral dose of 100 μg/kg tritiated fluticasone propionate to pregnant rats.

Use In Specific Populations

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Category C There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Therefore, fluticasone propionate lotion should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Systemic embryofetal development studies were conducted in mice, rats and rabbits. Subcutaneous doses of 15, 45 and 150 μg/kg/day of fluticasone propionate were administered to pregnant female mice from gestation days 6 to 15. A teratogenic effect characteristic of corticosteroids (cleft palate) was noted after administration of 45 and 150 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons) in this study. No treatment related effects on embryofetal toxicity or teratogenicity were noted at 15 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons). Subcutaneous doses of 10, 30 and 100 μg/kg/day of fluticasone propionate were administered to pregnant female rats in two embryofetal development studies (one study administered fluticasone propionate from gestation days 6 to 15 and the other study from gestation days 7 to 17). In the presence of maternal toxicity, fetal effects noted at 100 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons) included decreased fetal weights, omphalocele, cleft palate, and retarded skeletal ossification. No treatment related effects on embryofetal toxicity or teratogenicity were noted at 10 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons). Subcutaneous doses of 0.08, 0.57 and 4 μg/kg/day of fluticasone propionate were administered to pregnant female rabbits from gestation days 6 to 18. Fetal effects noted at 4 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons) included decreased fetal weights, cleft palate and retarded skeletal ossification. No treatment related effects on embryofetal toxicity or teratogenicity were noted at 0.57 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons). Oral doses of 3, 30 and 300 μg/kg/day fluticasone propionate were administered to pregnant female rabbits from gestation days 8 to 20. No fetal or teratogenic effects were noted at oral doses up to 300 μg/kg/day (less than the MRHD in adults based on body surface area comparisons) in this study. However, no fluticasone propionate was detected in the plasma in this study, consistent with the established low bioavailability following oral administration. Fluticasone propionate crossed the placenta following administration of a subcutaneous or an oral dose of 100 μg/kg tritiated fluticasone propionate to pregnant rats. 8.3 Nursing Mothers Systemically administered corticosteroids appear in human milk and can suppress growth, interfere with endogenous corticosteroid production, or cause other untoward effects. It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when fluticasone propionate lotion is administered to a nursing woman. 8.4 Pediatric Use Fluticasone propionate lotion may be used in pediatric patients as young as 3 months of age. The safety and effectiveness of fluticasone propionate lotion in pediatric patients below 3 months of age have not been established. Because of a higher ratio of skin surface area to body mass, pediatric patients are at a greater risk than adults of systemic effects when treated with topical drugs. They are, therefore, also at greater risk of HPA axis suppression and adrenal insufficiency upon the use of topical corticosteroids [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ]. In an HPA axis suppression trial, none of the 40 evaluable pediatric subjects, 4 months old to < 6 years old, with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis covering ≥ 35% Body Surface Area (BSA) who were treated with an exaggerated dosing regimen (twice daily) of fluticasone propionate lotion experienced adrenal suppression (defined as a 30-minute post-stimulation cortisol level ≤18 micrograms/dL) [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 ) ]. In another HPA axis suppression trial, one of 49 (2%) evaluable pediatric subjects, 3 months to 11 months old, with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis covering ≥ 35% Body Surface Area (BSA) who applied an exaggerated dosing regimen (twice daily) of fluticasone propionate lotion experienced reversible adrenal suppression (defined as a 30-minute post-stimulation cortisol level ≤18 micrograms/dL) following 4 weeks of therapy [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 ) ] . Systemic effects such as Cushing's syndrome, linear growth retardation, delayed weight gain, and intracranial hypertension have been reported in pediatric patients, especially those with prolonged exposure to large doses of high-potency topical corticosteroids, or concomitant use of more than one corticosteroid product. Local adverse reactions including skin atrophy have also been reported with use of topical corticosteroids in pediatric patients. Parents of pediatric patients should be advised not to use this medication in the treatment of diaper dermatitis unless directed by a physician. Fluticasone propionate lotion should not be applied in the diaper areas as diapers or plastic pants may constitute occlusive dressing. 8.5 Geriatric Use A limited number of patients above 65 years of age have been treated with fluticasone propionate lotion in US and non-US clinical trials. Specifically only 8 patients above 65 years of age were treated with fluticasone propionate lotion in controlled clinical trials. The number of patients is too small to permit separate analyses of efficacy and safety.

How Supplied

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Fluticasone Propionate Lotion, 0.05% is white to off-white in color, and supplied as follows: 60 mL bottle NDC 45802- 441 -02 Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not refrigerate, and keep container tightly closed.

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