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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A humectant and solvent derived from plant oils or synthesized chemically. It draws moisture into the product to keep it soft and helps dissolve or mix other ingredients together in liquid formulations.
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A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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Polyethylene glycol 3350 is a synthetic polymer used as a solvent, humectant, and thickening agent in medicines. It helps dissolve other ingredients, retain moisture in the product, and achieve the desired consistency.
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Polyethylene glycol 8000 is a synthetic polymer made from ethylene oxide. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and add bulk to 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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💲 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.415 | $6.22 / 15 g |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| 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 18% |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 00093-0264-15 | Teva | 1 tube | $0.339 | AB | Discontinued | save 18% |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 00093-0262-15 | Teva | 1 tube | $0.415 | AB1 | Discontinued | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 00713-0663-15 | Cosette | 1 tube | $0.415 | AB1 | Availability likely | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/gthis 21922-0064-04 | Encube | 1 tube | $0.415 | AB1 | Availability likely | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 51672-1386-01 | Sun | 1 tube | $0.415 | AB1 | Availability likely | — |
| Fluocinonide Cream .5 mg/g 69238-1534-02 | Amneal | 1 tube | $0.504 | AB1 | Availability likely | +22% |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 00713-0664-15 | Cosette | 1 tube | $0.943 | AB2 | Availability likely | +128% |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 00093-0263-15 | Teva | 1 tube | $0.943 | AB2 | Discontinued | +128% |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 51672-1254-01 | Sun | 1 tube | $0.943 | AB2 | Availability likely | +128% |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 45802-0761-15 | Padagis | 1 tube | $1.149 | AB | Availability likely | +177% |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 51672-1279-01 | Sun | 1 tube | $1.149 | AB | Availability likely | +177% |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 50090-1784-00 | A-S | 1 tube | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 50090-3277-00 | A-S | 1 tube | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 50090-6309-00 | A-S | 1 tube | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 50090-7923-00 | A-S | 1 tube | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 66267-0973-15 | NuCare | 15 g | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 68071-4219-05 | NuCare | 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 68788-8554-06 | Preferred | 1 tube | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Fluocinonide .5 mg/g 68071-2202-05 | NuCare | 1 tube | — | AB | 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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📊 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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| 21922-0064-03 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (21922-064-03) / 120 g in 1 TUBE | $0.5041 / g | $60.49 | 2025-09-17 | Active |
| 21922-0064-04 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (21922-064-04) / 15 g in 1 TUBE | $0.4146 / g | $6.22 | 2025-09-17 | Active |
| 21922-0064-05 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (21922-064-05) / 30 g in 1 TUBE | $0.2420 / g | $7.26 | 2025-02-25 | Active |
| 21922-0064-07 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (21922-064-07) / 60 g in 1 TUBE | $0.2402 / g | $14.41 | 2025-02-25 | Active |
Per g, this pack runs about 73% above the cheapest pack (NDC 21922-0064-07, $0.2402 vs $0.4146 NADAC).
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 21922-0064-04?
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%, 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%, is generally applied to the affected area as a thin film from two to four times daily depending on the severity of the condition. 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 Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparations.
🤒 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 Itching Irritation Dryness Folliculitis Hypertrichosis Acneiform Eruptions Hypopigmentation Perioral Dermatitis Allergic Contact Dermatitis Maceration of the Skin Secondary Infection Skin Atrophy Striae Miliaria To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Encube Ethicals Private Limited at 1-833-285-4151 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. Pharmacokinetics The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids is determined by many factors including the vehicle, the integrity of the epidermal barrier, and the use of occlusive dressings. Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from normal intact skin.
Inflammation and/or other disease processes in the skin increase percutaneous absorption. Occlusive dressings substantially increase the percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids. Thus, occlusive dressings may be a valuable therapeutic adjunct for treatment of resistant dermatoses (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ).
Once absorbed through the skin, topical corticosteroids are handled through pharmacokinetic pathways similar to systemically administered corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are bound to plasma proteins in varying degrees. Corticosteroids are metabolized primarily in the liver and are then excreted by the kidneys.
Some of the topical corticosteroids and their metabolites are also excreted into the bile.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
HOW SUPPLIED Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05% is supplied in 15 g (NDC 21922-064-04), 30 g (NDC21922-064-05), 60g (21922-064-07) and 120g (NDC21922-064-03) tubes. Store at 20°- 25°C (68°- 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Manufactured by: Encube Ethicals Pvt.
Ltd. Plot No. C-1, Madkaim Industrial Estate, Madkaim, Post: Marcial, Panda, Goa - 403 404, India.
Distributed by: Encube Ethicals, Inc. 200 Meredith Drive, Suite 202 Durham, NC 27713 USA Rev.07/23
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05%, 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)]-,(6a,11b,16a)-. 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% contains fluocinonide 0.5 mg/g in a specially formulated cream base consisting of citric acid, glycerin, 1,2,6 hexanetriol, polyethylene glycol-3350, polyethylene glycol- 8000, propylene glycol and stearyl alcohol. This white cream vehicle is greaseless, non- staining, anhydrous and completely water miscible.
The base provides emollient and hydrophylic properties. In the Fluocinonide Cream USP, 0.05%, formulation, the active ingredient is totally in solution. structure
💬 Information for Patients ▾
Information for the Patient Patients using topical corticosteroids should receive the following information and instructions: 1. This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for external use only.
Avoid contact with the eyes. 2. Patients should be advised not to use this medication for any disorder other than for which it was prescribed.
3. The treated skin area should not be bandaged or otherwise covered or wrapped as to be occlusive unless directed by the physician. 4.
Patients should report any signs of local adverse reactions, especially under occlusive dressing. 5. 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.