Fluocinonide, Dimethicone for Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions
ICD-10 L21
Fluocinonide, Dimethicone is used in the treatment of dandruff, cradle cap, and other scalp conditions, based on its FDA-labeled indications.
Your scalp is the skin on the top of your head. Unless you have hair loss , hair grows on your scalp. Different skin problems can affect your scalp. Dandruff is a flaking of the skin. The flakes are yellow or white. Dandruff may make your scalp feel itchy. It usually starts after… More on Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions →
INDICATIONS AND USAGE These highlights do not include all the information needed to use Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.1% safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.1%. Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.1% For topical use Initial U.S. Approval: 1971 HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION These highlights do not include all the information needed to use Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.1% safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.1%. Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.1% For topical use Initial U.S. Approval: 1971 Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.1% is 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: 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. (1) Avoid use on the face, groin, or axillae. (1.2) 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. Uses ■ for the treatment and/or prevention of diaper rash ■ temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin
Dosage
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For topical use only. Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.1% is not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. Psoriasis: apply a thin layer once or twice daily to the affected skin areas. Atopic Dermatitis: apply a thin layer once daily to the affected skin areas. Corticosteroid Responsive Dermatoses, other than psoriasis or atopic dermatitis: apply a thin layer once or twice daily to the affected areas. Directions ■ apply cream liberally as needed
Warnings
Warnings For external use only Do not use on ■ deep or puncture wounds ■ animal bites ■ serious burns When using this product ■ do not get into eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ condition worsens ■ symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Side effects
ADVERSE REACTIONS The most commonly reported adverse reactions (≥1%) were headache, application site burning, nasopharyngitis, and nasal congestion. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Perrigo at 1-866-634-9120 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In clinical trials, a total of 443 adult subjects with atopic dermatitis or plaque-type psoriasis were treated once daily or twice daily with fluocinonide cream, 0.1% for 2 weeks. The most commonly observed adverse reactions in these clinical trials were as follows: Table 1: Most Commonly Observed Adverse Reactions (≥1%) in Adult Clinical Trials Safety in patients 12 to 17 years of age was similar to that observed in adults. Table 1 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of fluocinonide cream, 0.1%: Administration Site Conditions : discoloration, erythema, irritation, pruritus, swelling, pain and condition aggravated. Immune System Disorders: hypersensitivity. Nervous System Disorders : headache and dizziness. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders : acne, dry skin, rash, skin exfoliation and skin tightness. 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.
ICD-10 codes for Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions
Is Fluocinonide, Dimethicone used to treat Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions?
Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Fluocinonide, Dimethicone is used in the treatment of dandruff, cradle cap, and other scalp conditions. Use it only as prescribed — your clinician decides whether it's right for you.
What ICD-10 codes apply to Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions?
Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions is coded in ICD-10-CM as L21.
Informational only, drawn from FDA labeling and NIH MedlinePlus — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician about whether Fluocinonide, Dimethicone is right for you.
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