Vanos Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Fluocinonide 0.1%; crm.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Crm—30g, 60g
Manufacturer
Vanos Indications
Indications
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Vanos Dosage and Administration
Adult
Do not use for >2 consecutive weeks. Apply thin film 1–2 times daily; max 60g/week.
Children
Not recommended.
Vanos Contraindications
Contraindications
Do not use superpotent forms on face, groin, or axillae. Exclude viral disease (eg, chickenpox, measles).
Vanos Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Vanos Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Treat infection if present; discontinue if infection persists or worsens. Do not use near eyes, or on diaper dermatitis or pre-existing skin atrophy. Do not use fluorinated steroids longer than 1 week on the face. Avoid abrupt cessation in chronic use. Systemic absorption increased by broken or inflamed skin, prolonged use, application to large surface area, or use of occlusive dressings. Occlude only if necessary; do not occlude higher potency products. Monitor adrenal function in children if a high potency product or occlusion is used, and in adults if more than 50g weekly of a high potency product is used. Discontinue or reduce dose or potency if HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, glucosuria, or irritation occurs. Use lowest effective dose and potency (esp. in children). Use caution if applying to face or body folds. Do not use continuously or for prophylaxis. Foams are flammable. Reevaluate periodically. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Vanos Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Vanos Interactions
Not Applicable
Vanos Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Burning, stinging, pruritus, erythema, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria, secondary infections, hypopigmentation, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, dermal cracking and fissuring, telangiectasia, contact dermatitis, other local effects, immunosuppression, masks infections, HPA axis suppression (esp. in children).
Vanos Clinical Trials
See Literature
Vanos Note
Not Applicable
Vanos Patient Counseling
See Literature