Fluocinonide .5 mg/g Cream
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🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Corticosteroid class.
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
Fluocinolone topical is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions, including psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body and eczema (a skin disease that causes the skin to be dry and itchy and to sometimes develop red, scaly rashes). Fluocinolone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- Fluocinonide is used to calm inflamed, itchy skin — things like eczema (atopic dermatitis), psoriasis, and other inflammatory skin conditions that respond to steroid treatment. It...
- What skin problems does fluocinonide actually treat?
- Use a thin layer — just enough to cover the affected area — and rub it in gently. How often you apply it depends on your product and condition: some people use it once a day, other...
- That's a really common feeling with skin conditions, but with the 0.1% strength products, treatment beyond 2 consecutive weeks is generally not recommended because of the risk of t...
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
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Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
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Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
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Mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from crude oil. It acts as a lubricant and emollient in medications, helping pills slide smoothly during manufacturing and aiding moisture retention in topical products.
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A synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and fatty acids. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and improves the texture and stability of the medicine.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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A waxy substance made from sorbitol and stearic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer, helping keep oil and water mixed together and preventing separation in the medicine.
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Stearyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from natural oils or made synthetically. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping mix ingredients together and give the product the right texture.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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💲 Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.943 | $14.15 / 15 g |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $1.06 | $15.87 / 15 g |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 | $0.6687 | $10.03 / 15 g |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 51672-1264-01 | Sun | 1 tube | $0.339 | AB | Availability likely | save 64% |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 00093-0264-15 | Teva | 1 tube | $0.339 | AB | Discontinued | save 64% |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 00713-0663-15 | Cosette | 1 tube | $0.415 | AB1 | Availability likely | save 56% |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 00093-0262-15 | Teva | 1 tube | $0.415 | AB1 | Discontinued | save 56% |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 51672-1386-01 | Sun | 1 tube | $0.415 | AB1 | Availability likely | save 56% |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 21922-0064-03 | Encube | 1 tube | $0.504 | AB1 | Availability likely | save 47% |
| Fluocinonide Cream .5 mg/g 69238-1534-02 | Amneal | 1 tube | $0.504 | AB1 | Availability likely | save 47% |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 00093-0263-15 | Teva | 1 tube | $0.943 | AB2 | Discontinued | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/gthis 00713-0664-15 | Cosette | 1 tube | $0.943 | AB2 | Availability likely | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 51672-1254-01 | Sun | 1 tube | $0.943 | AB2 | Availability likely | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 45802-0761-15 | Padagis | 1 tube | $1.149 | AB | Availability likely | +22% |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 51672-1279-01 | Sun | 1 tube | $1.149 | AB | Availability likely | +22% |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 50090-3277-00 | A-S | 1 tube | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 68071-4921-05 | NuCare | 30 g | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 68788-8593-06 | Preferred | 1 tube | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 50090-6309-00 | A-S | 1 tube | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 68071-4219-05 | NuCare | 1 tube | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 68788-8554-06 | Preferred | 1 tube | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 66267-0973-15 | NuCare | 15 g | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 68071-2202-05 | NuCare | 1 tube | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 50090-1784-00 | A-S | 1 tube | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 50090-7923-00 | A-S | 1 tube | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
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🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend
💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size
📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Status |
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| 00713-0664-15 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (0713-0664-15) / 15 g in 1 TUBE | $0.9432 / g | $14.15 | 2018-10-09 | Active |
| 00713-0664-31 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (0713-0664-31) / 30 g in 1 TUBE | $0.6980 / g | $20.94 | 2018-10-09 | Active |
| 00713-0664-60 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (0713-0664-60) / 60 g in 1 TUBE | $0.6284 / g | $37.70 | 2018-10-09 | Active |
Per g, this pack runs about 50% above the cheapest pack (NDC 00713-0664-60, $0.6284 vs $0.9432 NADAC).
This pack accounts for about 16% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; most go to a different pack size. See all packs ↓
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 00713-0664-15?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Fluocinonide .5 mg/g Cream?
Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05% (Emulsified Base) is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Fluocinonide Cream, USP 0.05% (Emulsified Base) is generally applied to the affected area as a thin film from two to four times daily, as needed. Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions. If an infection develops, the use of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy instituted.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS Fluocinonide Cream, USP 0.05% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
ADVERSE REACTIONS The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: Burning Hypertrichosis Maceration of the Skin Itching Acneiform Eruptions Secondary Infection Irritation Hypopigmentation Skin Atrophy Dryness Perioral Dermatitis Striae Folliculitis Allergic Contact Dermatitis Miliaria To Report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-800-922-1038 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
Pregnancy Category C Corticosteroids are generally teratogenic in laboratory animals when administered systemically at relatively low dosage levels. The more potent corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic after dermal application in laboratory animals. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women on teratogenic effects from topically applied corticosteroids.
Therefore, topical corticosteroids should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Drugs of this class should not be used extensively on pregnant patients, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time.
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
Pediatric Use Pediatric patients may demonstrate greater susceptibility to topical corticosteroid-induced hypothalamic-pituitary- adrenal (HPA) axis suppression and Cushing's syndrome than mature patients because of a larger skin surface area to body weight ratio. HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome, and intracranial hypertension have been reported in children receiving topical corticosteroids. Manifestations of adrenal suppression in children include linear growth retardation, delayed weight gain, low plasma cortisol levels, and absence of response to ACTH stimulation.
Manifestations of intracranial hypertension include bulging fontanelles, headaches, and bilateral papilledema. Administration of topical corticosteroids to children should be limited to the least amount compatible with an effective therapeutic regimen. Chronic corticosteroid therapy may interfere with the growth and development of children.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
OVERDOSAGE Topically applied corticosteroids can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects (see PRECAUTIONS ).
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Topical corticosteroids share anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic and vasoconstrictive actions. The mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity of the topical corticosteroids is unclear. Various laboratory methods, including vasoconstrictor assays, are used to compare and predict potencies and/or clinical efficacies of the topical corticosteroids.
There is some evidence to suggest that a recognizable correlation exists between vasoconstrictor potency and therapeutic efficacy in man.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
HOW SUPPLIED Fluocinonide Cream, USP 0.05% (Emulsified Base) is supplied in 15 g (NDC 0713-0664-15), 30 g (NDC 0713-0664-31) and 60 g (NDC 0713-0664-60) tubes. Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not refrigerate. Distributed by: Cosette Pharmaceuticals,Inc. South Plainfield, NJ 07080 VC7673 Rev. 09/2022 8-0664CPLNC3
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION Fluocinonide Cream, USP 0.05% (Emulsified Base) is intended for topical administration. The active component is the corticosteroid fluocinonide, which is the 21-acetate ester of fluocinolone acetonide and has the chemical name pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,21-(acetyloxy)-6,9-difluoro-11-hydroxy-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-, (6α ,11β,16α )-. It has the following chemical structure: Mol.
Formula: C 26 H 32 F 2 O 7 Mol. Wt: 494.53 Fluocinonide Cream, USP 0.05% (Emulsified Base) contains fluocinonide 0.5 mg/g in a water-washable aqueous emollient base of cetyl alcohol, citric acid (anhydrous), mineral oil, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan monostearate, stearyl alcohol. molecular-structure
💬 Information for Patients ▾
Information for the Patient Patients using topical corticosteroids should receive the following information and instructions: This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes.
Patients should be advised not to use this medication for any disorder other than for which it was prescribed. The treated skin area should not be bandaged or otherwise covered or wrapped as to be occlusive unless directed by the physician. Patients should report any signs of local adverse reactions, especially under occlusive dressing.
Parents of pediatric patients should be advised not to use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants on a child being treated in the diaper area, as these garments may constitute occlusive dressings.