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CLOTRIMAZOLE & BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE CREAM CRM 1/.05% 15GM
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68462-0298-17 | GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS | 15 | 1-0.05% | CREAM |
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Generic Name
CLOTRIMAZOLE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE
Substance Name
BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
TOPICAL
Application Number
ANDA202894
Description
11 DESCRIPTION Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP, 1%/0.05% (base), contains combinations of clotrimazole, USP, an azole antifungal, and betamethasone dipropionate, USP, a corticosteroid, for topical use. Chemically, clotrimazole, USP is 1-[(2-Chlorophenyl)diphenylmethyl]-1H-imidazole, with the empirical formula C 22 H 17 ClN 2 , a molecular weight of 344.84 g/mol, and the following structural formula: Clotrimazole, USP is a white to pale yellow, crystalline powder, odorless, practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in methanol, in acetone, in chloroform and in alcohol. Betamethasone dipropionate, USP has the chemical name 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate, with the empirical formula C 28 H 37 FO 7 , a molecular weight of 504.60 g/mol, and the following structural formula: Betamethasone dipropionate, USP is a white to almost white crystalline powder, practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in acetone and in methylene chloride, sparingly soluble in alcohol. Each gram of Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP, 1%/0.05% (base) contains 10 mg clotrimazole, USP and 0.643 mg betamethasone dipropionate, USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone), in a white to off-white, uniform and smooth cream consisting of benzyl alcohol, ceteareth-30, cetyl alcohol, mineral oil, monobasic sodium phosphate, phosphoric acid, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearyl alcohol, and white petrolatum. Clotrimazolestructure betamethasonestructure
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP, 1%/0.05% is white to off-white, uniform and smooth cream and supplied in NDC 68462-298-17 15 gram tube (1 tube per carton) NDC 68462-298-55 45 gram tube (1 tube per carton) Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not keep in cold or hot weather conditions. Rx only
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream is a combination of an azole antifungal and corticosteroid and is indicated for the topical treatment of symptomatic inflammatory tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Trichophyton rubrum in patients 17 years and older. Clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream contains a combination of clotrimazole, an azole antifungal, and betamethasone dipropionate, a corticosteroid, and is indicated for the topical treatment of symptomatic inflammatory tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Trichophyton rubrum in patients 17 years and older. ( 1 )
Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Treatment of tinea corporis or tinea cruris: • Apply a thin film of clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream into the affected skin areas twice a day for one week. • Do not use more than 45 grams per week. Do not use with occlusive dressings. • If a patient shows no clinical improvement after 1 week of treatment with clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream, the diagnosis should be reviewed. • Do not use longer than 2 weeks. Treatment of tinea pedis: • Gently massage a sufficient amount of clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream into the affected skin areas twice a day for two weeks. • Do not use more than 45 grams per week. Do not use with occlusive dressings. • If a patient shows no clinical improvement after 2 weeks of treatment with clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream, the diagnosis should be reviewed. • Do not use longer than 4 weeks. Clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream is for topical use only. It is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands after each application. • Tinea pedis: Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas twice a day for 2 weeks. Do not use longer than 4 weeks. ( Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. ) • Tinea cruris and tinea corporis: Apply a thin film to the affected skin area twice a day for 1 week. Do not use longer than 2 weeks. ( Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. ) • Do not use with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician. ( Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. ) • Not for ophthalmic, oral or intravaginal use. ( Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. )