HOW SUPPLIED SECTION.


HOW SUPPLIED. SULCONAZOLE NITRATE topical solution 1.0% is clear, slightly viscous, colorless to slightly yellow liquid with slight characteristic odor. It is supplied as follows: 30 mL plastic bottle NDC 72143-321-30Avoid excessive heat, above 40 (104 F), and protect from light.To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. JG Pharma Manufactured for:JG Pharma Scottsdale, AZ 85258 www.JGPharminc.com141078 September 2019.

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION.


INDICATIONS AND USAGE. SULCONAZOLE NITRATE topical solution 1.0% is broad-spectrum antifungal agent indicated for the treatment of tinea cruris and tinea corporis caused by Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Epidermophyton floccosum, and Microsporum canis; and for the treatment of tinea versicolor. Effectiveness has not been proven in tinea pedis (athletes foot).Symptomatic relief usually occurs within few days after starting SULCONAZOLE NITRATE topical solution and clinical improvement usually occurs within one week.

INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS SECTION.


Information for Patients. Patients should be told to use SULCONAZOLE NITRATE topical solution as directed by the physician, to use it externally only, and to avoid contact with the eyes.

NURSING MOTHERS SECTION.


Nursing Mothers. It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when sulconazole nitrate is administered to nursing woman.

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL.


Principal Display Panel 30 mL Carton. NDC 72143-321-30sulconazolenitrate topical solution, 1.0%30 mLRx onlyFor topical use only.Not for ophthalmic use.JG Pharma 30 mL Carton PDP.

PEDIATRIC USE SECTION.


Pediatric Use. Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS SECTION.


General. SULCONAZOLE NITRATE topical solution 1.0% is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. If irritation develops, the solution should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.

GERIATRIC USE SECTION.


Geriatric Use. Clinical studies of SULCONAZOLE NITRATE topical solution 1.0%, did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 years and over to determine whether they respond differently than younger patients. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between elderly and younger patients.

ADVERSE REACTIONS SECTION.


ADVERSE REACTIONS. There were no systemic effects and only infrequent cutaneous adverse reactions in 370 patients treated with sulconazole nitrate solution in controlled clinical trials. Approximately 1% of these patients reported itching and 1% burning or stinging. These complaints did not usually interfere with treatment.

CARCINOGENESIS & MUTAGENESIS & IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY SECTION.


Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility. Long-term animal studies to determine carcinogenic potential have not been performed. In vitro studies have shown no mutagenic activity.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY SECTION.


CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY. Sulconazole nitrate is an imidazole derivative that inhibits the growth of the common pathogenic dermatophytes including Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Epidermophyton floccosum, and Microsporum canis. It also inhibits the organism responsible for tinea versicolor, Malassezia furfur, and certain gram-positive bacteria.A maximization test with sulconazole nitrate solution showed no evidence of irritation or contact sensitization.

CONTRAINDICATIONS SECTION.


CONTRAINDICATIONS. SULCONAZOLE NITRATE topical solution 1.0% is contraindicated in patients who have history of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

DESCRIPTION SECTION.


DESCRIPTION. SULCONAZOLE NITRATE topical solution 1.0% is broad-spectrum antifungal agent intended for topical application. Sulconazole nitrate, USP, the active ingredient in SULCONAZOLE NITRATE topical solution, is an imidazole derivative with antifungal and antiyeast activity. Its chemical name is (+-)-1-[2,4-Dichloro--[(p-cholorobenzyl)thio]phenethyl]imidazole mononitrate and it has the following chemical structure:Sulconazole nitrate, USP is white to off-white crystalline powder with molecular weight of 460.77. It is freely soluble in pyridine; slightly soluble in ethanol, acetone, and chloroform; and very slightly soluble in water. It has melting point of about 130C.SULCONAZOLE NITRATE topical solution contains sulconazole nitrate, USP 10 mg/mL in solution of propylene glycol, poloxamer 407, polysorbate 20, butylated hydroxyanisole, and purified water, with sodium hydroxide and, if necessary, nitric acid added to adjust the pH.. chemical structure.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION.


DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION. small amount of solution should be gently massaged into the affected and surrounding skin areas once or twice daily.Symptomatic relief usually occurs within few days after starting SULCONAZOLE NITRATE topical solution 1.0%, and clinical improvement usually occurs within week. To reduce the possibility of recurrence, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, and tinea versicolor should be treated for weeks.If significant clinical improvement is not seen after weeks of treatment, an alternate diagnosis should be considered.

PRECAUTIONS SECTION.


PRECAUTIONS. General. SULCONAZOLE NITRATE topical solution 1.0% is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. If irritation develops, the solution should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.. Information for Patients. Patients should be told to use SULCONAZOLE NITRATE topical solution as directed by the physician, to use it externally only, and to avoid contact with the eyes.. Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility. Long-term animal studies to determine carcinogenic potential have not been performed. In vitro studies have shown no mutagenic activity.. Pregnancy. Pregnancy Category C. Sulconazole nitrate has been shown to be embryotoxic in rats when given in doses 125 times the human dose (in mg/kg). The drug at this dose given orally to rats also resulted in prolonged gestation and dystocia. Several females died during the perinatal period, most likely due to labor complications. Sulconazole nitrate was not teratogenic in rats or rabbits at oral doses of 50 mg/kg/day.There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Sulconazole nitrate should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.. Nursing Mothers. It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when sulconazole nitrate is administered to nursing woman.. Pediatric Use. Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.. Geriatric Use. Clinical studies of SULCONAZOLE NITRATE topical solution 1.0%, did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 years and over to determine whether they respond differently than younger patients. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between elderly and younger patients.

PREGNANCY SECTION.


Pregnancy. Pregnancy Category C. Sulconazole nitrate has been shown to be embryotoxic in rats when given in doses 125 times the human dose (in mg/kg). The drug at this dose given orally to rats also resulted in prolonged gestation and dystocia. Several females died during the perinatal period, most likely due to labor complications. Sulconazole nitrate was not teratogenic in rats or rabbits at oral doses of 50 mg/kg/day.There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Sulconazole nitrate should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION.


Rx onlyFor topical use only. Not for ophthalmic use.