Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2020
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents.
Each gram of Amcinonide Cream contains 1 mg of the active steroid amcinonide in a white, smooth, homogeneous, opaque emulsion composed of benzyl alcohol (as preservative), emulsifying wax, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, lactic acid, purified water and sorbitol solution 70%.
Each gram of Amcinonide Ointment contains 1 mg of the active steroid amcinonide in a specially formulated base composed of benzyl alcohol 2.2% (wt/wt) as preservative, butylated hydroxyanisole, citric acid anhydrous, emulsifying wax, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, and white petrolatum.
Chemically, amcinonide is:
Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 21-(acetyloxy)16,17[cyclopentylidenebis (oxy)]-9-fluoro-11-hydroxy-, (11β, 16α).
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Amcinonide Topical Cream USP, 0.1% (1 mg/g) is supplied in 4 gm, 15 gm, 30 gm and 60 gm tubes. Amcinonide Topical Ointment USP, 0.1% (1 mg/g) is supplied in 15 gm, 30 gm and 60 gm tubes. Mfd. By: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Haifa Bay, Israel 26110 |
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