Hydrocortisone Butyrate
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Hydrocortisone Butyrate
- Brand Names
- Hydrocortisone Butyrate
- Route
- TOPICAL
- Dosage Form
- LOTION
- Product Type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Description
11 DESCRIPTION Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1% contains hydrocortisone butyrate, a non-fluorinated hydrocortisone ester, for topical use. Hydrocortisone butyrate is a corticosteroid. The chemical name of hydrocortisone butyrate is 11β,17,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione 17-butyrate. It has the following structural formula: Hydrocortisone butyrate is a white to off-white powder with a molecular weight of 432.56, and a molecular formula of C 25 H 36 O 6 . It is practically insoluble in water, slightly soluble in ether, soluble in methanol, in alcohol, and in acetone, and freely soluble in chloroform. Each gram of Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1% contains 1 mg of hydrocortisone butyrate in a white to off-white hydrophilic cream base consisting of anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, ceteth-20, cetostearyl alcohol, mineral oil, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, and white petrolatum. hydrocortisone butyrate structure
What Is Hydrocortisone Butyrate Used For?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1% is indicated for: Relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in adults. The topical treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients 3 months of age and older. Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1% is a corticosteroid indicated for: Relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in adults. ( 1 ) The topical treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients 3 months of age and older. ( 1 )
Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended Dosage for Corticosteroid-Responsive Dermatoses For corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in adults, apply a thin layer to the affected skin areas 2 or 3 times daily, depending on the severity of the condition, and rub in gently. Recommended Dosage for Atopic Dermatitis For atopic dermatitis in patients 3 months of age and older, apply a thin layer to the affected skin areas 2 times daily and rub in gently. Administration Instructions Discontinue therapy when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary. Before prescribing for more than 2 weeks, weigh any additional benefits of extending treatment to 4 weeks against the risk of HPA-axis suppression and local adverse events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1% is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Do not use Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1%: With occlusive dressings unless directed by a healthcare provider. Avoid use in the diaper area, as diapers or plastic pants may constitute occlusive dressings. On the face, underarms, or groin areas unless directed by a healthcare provider. Corticosteroid-Responsive Dermatoses: Apply a thin layer to the affected skin areas 2 or 3 times daily for corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in adults. Rub in gently. ( 2 ) Atopic Dermatitis: Apply a thin layer to the affected skin areas 2 times daily for atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients 3 months of age and older. Rub in gently. ( 2 ) Discontinue Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1% when control is achieved. ( 2 ) Reassess diagnosis if no improvement is seen within 2 weeks. Before prescribing for more than 2 weeks, weigh any additional benefits of extending treatment up to 4 weeks against the risk of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression and local adverse reactions. ( 2 ) Avoid use under occlusion or in the diaper area. ( 2 ) Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1% is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. ( 2 )
Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Endocrine system adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 )] Ophthalmic adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Skin infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Allergic contact dermatitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] The most common adverse reactions (≥1%) are application site reactions. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Oceanside Pharmaceuticals at 1-800-321-4576 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience 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 clinical practice. The safety data derived from Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1% clinical trials reflect exposure to Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1% twice daily for up to 4 weeks in pediatric subjects 3 months of age and older with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. Table 1. Frequency of Adverse Reactions in Pediatric Subjects 3 Months of Age and Older with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1% (n=131) Vehicle (n=133) Application site folliculitis 1% 0.0% Application site irritation 1% 0.0% Acne 1% 0.0% 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been reported during post approval use of topical corticosteroids, including Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1%. 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. Local Adverse Reactions: burning, itching, drying, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria. Ophthalmic Adverse Reactions: blurred vision, cataracts, glaucoma, and increased intraocular pressure. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience 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 clinical practice. The safety data derived from Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1% clinical trials reflect exposure to Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1% twice daily for up to 4 weeks in pediatric subjects 3 months of age and older with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. Table 1. Frequency of Adverse Reactions in Pediatric Subjects 3 Months of Age and Older with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1% (n=131) Vehicle (n=133) Application site folliculitis 1% 0.0% Application site irritation 1% 0.0% Acne 1% 0.0% 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been reported during post approval use of topical corticosteroids, including Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1%. 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. Local Adverse Reactions: burning, itching, drying, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria. Ophthalmic Adverse Reactions: blurred vision, cataracts, glaucoma, and increased intraocular pressure.
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no controlled or large-scale epidemiologic studies with Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1% use in pregnant women, and available data on hydrocortisone butyrate use in pregnant women have not identified a drug-associated risk for major birth defects, miscarriages or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, when administered subcutaneously or topically to pregnant rats, rabbits, and mice, hydrocortisone butyrate induced adverse reproductive and developmental outcomes, including abortion, fetal death, malformation, delayed ossification, decrease in fetal weight, and delay in sexual maturation (see Data) . The available data do not allow the calculation of relevant comparisons between the systemic exposure of hydrocortisone butyrate observed in animal studies and the systemic exposure that would be expected in humans after topical use of Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1%. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Systemic embryofetal development studies were conducted in rats and rabbits. Subcutaneous doses of 0.6, 1.8, and 5.4 mg/kg/day hydrocortisone butyrate were administered to pregnant female rats during gestation days 6 - 17. In the presence of maternal toxicity, fetal effects noted at 5.4 mg/kg/day included increased ossification variations and unossified sternebra. No treatment-related embryofetal toxicity or malformation were noted at doses of 5.4 and 1.8 mg/kg/day, respectively. Subcutaneous doses of 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3 mg/kg/day hydrocortisone butyrate were administered to pregnant female rabbits during gestation days 7 - 20. Increased...
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream (lipid), 0.1% is white to off-white in color, and supplied in: tubes of 45 g: NDC 68682-384-45 tubes of 60 g: NDC 68682-384-60 Storage and Handling Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from freezing.
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