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Oxymetazoline hydrochloride - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 51672-1405
Drug Name

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride

Type Generic
Pharm Class Imidazolines [CS],
Increased Sympathetic Activity [PE],
Vasoconstriction [PE],
Vasoconstrictor [EPC]
Active Ingredients
Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 10 mg/g
Route TOPICAL
Dosage Form CREAM
RxCUI drug identifier 1869816
Application Number ANDA213584
Labeler Name Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
51672-1405-2 1 tube in 1 carton (51672-1405-2) / 30 g in 1 tube
51672-1405-3 1 tube in 1 carton (51672-1405-3) / 60 g in 1 tube
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Overdosage of Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride

Information about signs, symptoms, and laboratory findings of acute ovedosage and the general principles of overdose treatment.
10 OVERDOSAGE Oxymetazoline hydrochloride is not for oral use. If oral ingestion occurs, seek medical advice. Monitor patient closely and administer appropriate supportive measures as necessary. Accidental ingestion of topical solutions (nasal sprays) containing imidazoline derivatives (e.g., oxymetazoline) in children has resulted in serious adverse events requiring hospitalization, including nausea, vomiting, lethargy, tachycardia, decreased respiration, bradycardia, hypotension, hypertension, sedation, somnolence, mydriasis, stupor, hypothermia, drooling, and coma. Keep oxymetazoline hydrochloride out of reach of children.

Adverse reactions

Information about undesirable effects, reasonably associated with use of the drug, that may occur as part of the pharmacological action of the drug or may be unpredictable in its occurrence. Adverse reactions include those that occur with the drug, and if applicable, with drugs in the same pharmacologically active and chemically related class. There is considerable variation in the listing of adverse reactions. They may be categorized by organ system, by severity of reaction, by frequency, by toxicological mechanism, or by a combination of these.
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 1%) are application site dermatitis, worsening inflammatory lesions of rosacea, application site pruritis, application site erythema, and application site pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. at 1-866-923-4914 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under 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 practice. A total of 489 subjects with persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea were treated with oxymetazoline hydrochloride once daily for 4 weeks in 3 controlled clinical trials. An additional 440 subjects with persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea were also treated with oxymetazoline hydrochloride once daily for up to one year in a long-term (open-label) clinical trial. Adverse reactions that occurred in at least 1% of subjects treated with oxymetazoline hydrochloride through 4 weeks of treatment are presented in Table 1 below. Table 1: Adverse Reactions Reported by ≥ 1% of Subjects through 4 Weeks of Treatment in Controlled Clinical Trials Adverse Reaction Pooled Controlled Clinical Trials Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Cream (N = 489) Vehicle Cream (N = 483) Application site dermatitis 9 (2%) 0 Worsening inflammatory lesions of rosacea 7 (1%) 1 (<1%) Application site pruritus 5 (1%) 4 (1%) Application site erythema 5 (1%) 2 (<1%) Application site pain 4 (1%) 1 (<1%) In the long-term (open-label) clinical trial, the rates of adverse reactions over a one-year treatment period were as follows: worsening inflammatory lesions of rosacea (3%), application site dermatitis (3%), application site pruritis (2%), application site pain (2%), and application site erythema (2%). Subjects with persistent erythema along with inflammatory lesions were allowed to use additional therapy for the inflammatory lesions of rosacea.
Table 1: Adverse Reactions Reported by ≥ 1% of Subjects through 4 Weeks of Treatment in Controlled Clinical Trials
Adverse ReactionPooled Controlled Clinical Trials
Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Cream (N = 489)Vehicle Cream (N = 483)
Application site dermatitis9 (2%)0
Worsening inflammatory lesions of rosacea7 (1%)1 (<1%)
Application site pruritus5 (1%)4 (1%)
Application site erythema5 (1%)2 (<1%)
Application site pain4 (1%)1 (<1%)

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Anti-hypertensives/Cardiac Glycosides Alpha-adrenergic agonists, as a class, may impact blood pressure. Caution in using drugs such as beta-blockers, anti-hypertensives and/or cardiac glycosides is advised. Caution should also be exercised in patients receiving alpha 1 adrenergic receptor antagonists such as in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, benign prostatic hypertrophy, or Raynaud's disease. 7.2 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Caution is advised in patients taking MAO inhibitors which can affect the metabolism and uptake of circulating amines.

Clinical pharmacology

Information about the clinical pharmacology and actions of the drug in humans.
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Oxymetazoline is an alpha 1A adrenoceptor agonist. Oxymetazoline acts as a vasoconstrictor. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics The pharmacodynamics of oxymetazoline hydrochloride has not been studied. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Absorption The pharmacokinetics of oxymetazoline was evaluated following topical administration of oxymetazoline hydrochloride in a thin layer to cover the entire face in adult subjects with erythema associated with rosacea. The median weight of cream for each dose administration was 0.3 g. Plasma oxymetazoline concentrations were measurable in most of the subjects. Following the first dose application, the mean ± standard deviation (SD) peak concentrations (C max ) and area under the concentration-time curves from time 0 to 24 hours (AUC 0-24hr ) were 60.5 ± 53.9 pg/mL and 895 ±798 pg*hr/mL, respectively. Following once daily applications for 28 days, the mean ± SD C max and AUC 0-24hr were 66.4 ± 67.1 pg/mL and 1050 ± 992 pg*hr/mL, respectively. Following twice daily applications (twice the recommended frequency of application) for 28 days, the mean ± SD C max and AUC 0-24hr were 68.8 ± 61.1 pg/mL and 1530 ± 922 pg*hr/mL, respectively. Distribution An in vitro study demonstrated that oxymetazoline is 56.7% to 57.5% bound to human plasma proteins. Metabolism In vitro studies using human liver microsomes showed that oxymetazoline was minimally metabolized, generating mono-oxygenated and dehydrogenated products of oxymetazoline. The percentage of parent drug oxymetazoline remaining was 95.9% after a 120-minute incubation with human liver microsomes. Excretion The excretion of oxymetazoline following administration of oxymetazoline hydrochloride has not been characterized in humans. Drug Interaction In vitro studies using human liver microsomes demonstrated that oxymetazoline up to the tested concentration of 100 nM had no inhibition on the activities of the cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoenzymes 1A2, 2B6, 2C8, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6, and 3A4/5. Treatment of cultured human hepatocytes with up to 100 nM oxymetazoline did not induce CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A4.

Mechanism of action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Oxymetazoline is an alpha 1A adrenoceptor agonist. Oxymetazoline acts as a vasoconstrictor.

Pharmacodynamics

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12.2 Pharmacodynamics The pharmacodynamics of oxymetazoline hydrochloride has not been studied.

Pharmacokinetics

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12.3 Pharmacokinetics Absorption The pharmacokinetics of oxymetazoline was evaluated following topical administration of oxymetazoline hydrochloride in a thin layer to cover the entire face in adult subjects with erythema associated with rosacea. The median weight of cream for each dose administration was 0.3 g. Plasma oxymetazoline concentrations were measurable in most of the subjects. Following the first dose application, the mean ± standard deviation (SD) peak concentrations (C max ) and area under the concentration-time curves from time 0 to 24 hours (AUC 0-24hr ) were 60.5 ± 53.9 pg/mL and 895 ±798 pg*hr/mL, respectively. Following once daily applications for 28 days, the mean ± SD C max and AUC 0-24hr were 66.4 ± 67.1 pg/mL and 1050 ± 992 pg*hr/mL, respectively. Following twice daily applications (twice the recommended frequency of application) for 28 days, the mean ± SD C max and AUC 0-24hr were 68.8 ± 61.1 pg/mL and 1530 ± 922 pg*hr/mL, respectively. Distribution An in vitro study demonstrated that oxymetazoline is 56.7% to 57.5% bound to human plasma proteins. Metabolism In vitro studies using human liver microsomes showed that oxymetazoline was minimally metabolized, generating mono-oxygenated and dehydrogenated products of oxymetazoline. The percentage of parent drug oxymetazoline remaining was 95.9% after a 120-minute incubation with human liver microsomes. Excretion The excretion of oxymetazoline following administration of oxymetazoline hydrochloride has not been characterized in humans. Drug Interaction In vitro studies using human liver microsomes demonstrated that oxymetazoline up to the tested concentration of 100 nM had no inhibition on the activities of the cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoenzymes 1A2, 2B6, 2C8, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6, and 3A4/5. Treatment of cultured human hepatocytes with up to 100 nM oxymetazoline did not induce CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A4.

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream, 1% contains oxymetazoline hydrochloride, an alpha 1A adrenoceptor agonist. Oxymetazoline hydrochloride is a white to off-white cream. It has a chemical name of 3-[(4,5-Dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methyl]-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,4-dimethyl-phenol hydrochloride and a molecular weight of 296.8. It is freely soluble in water and ethanol and has a partition coefficient of 0.1 in 1-octanol/water. The molecular formula of oxymetazoline HCl is C 16 H 25 CIN 2 O and its structural formula is: Each gram of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream contains 10 mg (1%) oxymetazoline hydrochloride, equivalent to 8.8 mg (0.88%) of oxymetazoline free base. The cream contains the following inactive ingredients: butylated hydroxytoluene, ceteareth-6 (and) stearyl alcohol, ceteareth-25, cetostearyl alcohol, citric acid anhydrous, di-isopropyl adipate, edetate disodium, lanolin, medium chain triglycerides, methylparaben, oleyl alcohol super refined, phenoxyethanol, polyethylene glycol 300, polysorbate 60, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate dihydrate, and sorbitan monostearate. Chemical Structure

Dosage and administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For topical use only. Oxymetazoline hydrochloride is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Apply a pea-sized amount of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream, once daily in a thin layer to cover the entire face (forehead, nose, each cheek, and chin) avoiding the eyes and lips. Wash hands immediately after applying oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream. Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. ( 2 ) Apply a pea-sized amount once daily in a thin layer to cover the entire face (forehead, nose, each cheek, and chin) avoiding the eyes and lips. ( 2 ) Wash hands after application. ( 2 )

Dosage forms and strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream, 1% is a white to off-white cream. Each gram of cream contains 10 mg (1%) oxymetazoline hydrochloride, equivalent to 8.8 mg (0.88%) of oxymetazoline free base. Cream, 1%. Each gram of cream contains 10 mg (1%) oxymetazoline hydrochloride, equivalent to 8.8 mg (0.88%) of oxymetazoline free base. ( 3 )

Indications and usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is indicated for the topical treatment of persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea in adults. Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is an alpha 1A adrenoceptor agonist indicated for the topical treatment of persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea in adults. ( 1 )

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Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Oxymetazoline butylated hydroxytoluene ceteareth-6 stearyl alcohol ceteareth-25 cetostearyl alcohol anhydrous citric acid DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE edetate disodium lanolin MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES methylparaben oleyl alcohol phenoxyethanol polyethylene glycol 300 polysorbate 60 propylparaben water TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE sorbitan monostearate

Carcinogenesis and mutagenesis and impairment of fertility

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13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Oxymetazoline hydrochloride was not associated with an increased incidence of neoplastic or proliferative changes in transgenic mice given oral doses of 0.5, 1.0, or 2.5 mg/kg/day oxymetazoline hydrochloride for 6 months. Oxymetazoline hydrochloride revealed no evidence of mutagenic or clastogenic potential based on the results of two in vitro genotoxicity tests (Ames assay and human lymphocyte chromosomal aberration assay) and one in vivo gentoxicity test (mouse micronucleus assay). Effects on fertility and early embryonic development were evaluated in rats following oral administration of 0.05, 0.1, or 0.2 mg/kg/day oxymetazoline hydrochloride prior to and during mating and through early pregnancy. Decreased number of corpora lutea and increased post-implantation losses were noted at 0.2 mg/kg/day oxymetazoline hydrochloride (3 times the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis). However, no treatment related effects on fertility or mating parameters were noted at 0.2 mg/kg/day oxymetazoline hydrochloride (3 times the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis).

Nonclinical toxicology

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13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Oxymetazoline hydrochloride was not associated with an increased incidence of neoplastic or proliferative changes in transgenic mice given oral doses of 0.5, 1.0, or 2.5 mg/kg/day oxymetazoline hydrochloride for 6 months. Oxymetazoline hydrochloride revealed no evidence of mutagenic or clastogenic potential based on the results of two in vitro genotoxicity tests (Ames assay and human lymphocyte chromosomal aberration assay) and one in vivo gentoxicity test (mouse micronucleus assay). Effects on fertility and early embryonic development were evaluated in rats following oral administration of 0.05, 0.1, or 0.2 mg/kg/day oxymetazoline hydrochloride prior to and during mating and through early pregnancy. Decreased number of corpora lutea and increased post-implantation losses were noted at 0.2 mg/kg/day oxymetazoline hydrochloride (3 times the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis). However, no treatment related effects on fertility or mating parameters were noted at 0.2 mg/kg/day oxymetazoline hydrochloride (3 times the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis).

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 g Tube Carton NDC 51672-1405-2 30 g Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Cream 1%* *Each gram of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream contains 10 mg of oxymetazoline hydrochloride, equivalent to 8.8 mg of oxymetazoline free base FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY Rx only Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. TARO PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 g Tube Carton

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Manufactured by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1 Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532 Revised: October 2021 5217318 1021 55

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride: Information for patients

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient and/or caregiver to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use) . Important Administration Instructions Advise patients of the following: Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is for topical use only. Do not to apply oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream to irritated skin or open wounds. Avoid contact with the eyes and lips. Wash hands immediately after application. Keep oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream out of reach of children.

Instructions for use

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride (ox" i me taz' oh leen hye" droe klor' ride) Cream Tube Important: Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is for skin (topical) use on the face only. Do not use oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Keep oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream out of the reach of children. Get medical help right away if you, a child, or anyone else swallows oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream. Read and follow the steps below so that you use your tube of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream correctly: Step 1: Open the tube by gently squeezing and pressing down on the child-resistant cap and twisting it counterclockwise until the cap is removed. Do not squeeze the tube while opening or closing. Note : When the cap is removed, the tube is not child-resistant. Step 2: To apply oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream to your face, squeeze a pea-sized amount of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream from the tube onto your fingertip. Step 3: Apply the pea-sized amount of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream to cover your entire face (forehead, nose, each cheek, and chin) 1 time each day. Spread the cream smoothly and evenly in a thin layer over your face. Avoid contact with your eyes and lips. Do not apply cream to irritated skin or open wounds. Step 4: To close your oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream tube, place the cap back on the tube. Press down on the child-resistant cap and twist clockwise until it stops. The tube is child-resistant again. Step 5: Wash your hands right away after applying oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream. How do I store oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream? Store oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Keep oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream and all medicines out of the reach of children. This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Manufactured by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1 Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532 Revised: October 2021 5217318 1021 55 Figure Figure Figure Figure
Important:Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is for skin (topical) use on the face only. Do not use oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream in your eyes, mouth, or vagina.Keep oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream out of the reach of children.Get medical help right away if you, a child, or anyone else swallows oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream.
Step 1: Open the tube by gently squeezing and pressing down on the child-resistant cap and twisting it counterclockwise until the cap is removed. Do not squeeze the tube while opening or closing.
Note: When the cap is removed, the tube is not child-resistant.
Step 2: To apply oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream to your face, squeeze a pea-sized amount of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream from the tube onto your fingertip.
Step 3: Apply the pea-sized amount of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream to cover your entire face (forehead, nose, each cheek, and chin) 1 time each day. Spread the cream smoothly and evenly in a thin layer over your face.Avoid contact with your eyes and lips.Do not apply cream to irritated skin or open wounds.
Step 4: To close your oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream tube, place the cap back on the tube. Press down on the child-resistant cap and twist clockwise until it stops. The tube is child-resistant again.
Step 5: Wash your hands right away after applying oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream.
How do I store oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream?Store oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).Keep oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream and all medicines out of the reach of children.

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This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. PATIENT INFORMATION Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride (ox" i me taz' oh leen hye" droe klor' ride) Cream Important: Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is for skin (topical) use on the face only. Do not use oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Keep oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream out of the reach of children. Get medical help right away if you, a child, or anyone else swallows oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream . What is oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream? Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat facial redness due to rosacea that does not go away (persistent) in adults. It is not known if oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age. Before you use oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have heart, blood vessel, or blood pressure problems. Call your healthcare provider or get medical help if these conditions worsen. have problems with blood circulation or have had a stroke have Sjögren's Syndrome have scleroderma have Raynaud's phenomenon have thromboangiitis obliterans have narrow-angle glaucoma. Call your healthcare provider or get medical help if your glaucoma worsens. have irritated skin or open sores on the face are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream will harm your unborn baby. are breastfeeding. It is not known if oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you use oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, skin products, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream with certain other medicines may affect each other and can cause serious side effects. How should I use oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream? See the detailed Instructions for Use that comes with your oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream tube for information about how to apply oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream correctly. Use oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream exactly as your healthcare provider tells you. Do not use more oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream than prescribed. Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is for use on your skin only. Do not use oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Avoid contact with your lips and eyes. Do not apply oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream to irritated skin or open wounds. What are the possible side effects of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream? The most common side effects of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream include application site reactions of: skin reactions (dermatitis) worsening of rosacea pimples itching redness pain These are not all the possible side effects of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. How should I store oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream? Store oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Keep oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream and all medicines out of the reach of children. General information about the safe and effective use of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream that is written for health professionals. What are the ingredients in oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream? Active ingredient: oxymetazoline hydrochloride Inactive ingredients: butylated hydroxytoluene, ceteareth-6 (and) stearyl alcohol, ceteareth-25, cetostearyl alcohol, citric acid anhydrous, di-isopropyl adipate, edetate disodium, lanolin, medium chain triglycerides, methylparaben, oleyl alcohol super refined, phenoxyethanol, polyethylene glycol 300, polysorbate 60, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate dihydrate, and sorbitan monostearate. Manufactured by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1 Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532 Revised: October 2021 5217318 1021 55
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
PATIENT INFORMATION Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride (ox" i me taz' oh leen hye" droe klor' ride) Cream
Important: Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is for skin (topical) use on the face only. Do not use oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Keep oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream out of the reach of children. Get medical help right away if you, a child, or anyone else swallows oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream.
What is oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream? Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat facial redness due to rosacea that does not go away (persistent) in adults. It is not known if oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.
Before you use oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:have heart, blood vessel, or blood pressure problems. Call your healthcare provider or get medical help if these conditions worsen.have problems with blood circulation or have had a strokehave Sjögren's Syndromehave sclerodermahave Raynaud's phenomenonhave thromboangiitis obliteranshave narrow-angle glaucoma. Call your healthcare provider or get medical help if your glaucoma worsens.have irritated skin or open sores on the faceare pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream will harm your unborn baby.are breastfeeding. It is not known if oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you use oxymetazoline hydrochloride creamTell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, skin products, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream with certain other medicines may affect each other and can cause serious side effects.
How should I use oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream?See the detailed Instructions for Use that comes with your oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream tube for information about how to apply oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream correctly.Use oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream exactly as your healthcare provider tells you. Do not use more oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream than prescribed.Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream is for use on your skin only. Do not use oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Avoid contact with your lips and eyes.Do not apply oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream to irritated skin or open wounds.
What are the possible side effects of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream? The most common side effects of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream include application site reactions of:
skin reactions (dermatitis)worsening of rosacea pimplesitchingrednesspain
These are not all the possible side effects of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream?Store oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).Keep oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about the safe and effective use of oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream that is written for health professionals.
What are the ingredients in oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream? Active ingredient: oxymetazoline hydrochloride Inactive ingredients: butylated hydroxytoluene, ceteareth-6 (and) stearyl alcohol, ceteareth-25, cetostearyl alcohol, citric acid anhydrous, di-isopropyl adipate, edetate disodium, lanolin, medium chain triglycerides, methylparaben, oleyl alcohol super refined, phenoxyethanol, polyethylene glycol 300, polysorbate 60, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate dihydrate, and sorbitan monostearate. Manufactured by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1 Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532 Revised: October 2021 5217318 1021 55

Clinical studies

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14 CLINICAL STUDIES Oxymetazoline hydrochloride was evaluated for the treatment of persistent erythema associated with rosacea in two identical, randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled, parallel-group clinical trials. The trials enrolled 885 subjects aged 18 years and older. Overall, 90% of subjects were Caucasian and 79% were female. Subjects applied either oxymetazoline hydrochloride or vehicle once daily for 29 days. Disease severity was graded by the clinician using a 5-point clinician erythema assessment (CEA) scale and by the subject on a similar 5-point subject self-assessment (SSA) scale, on which subjects scored either "moderate" or "severe" on both scales. CEA and SSA were measured over a 12-hour period at equally-spaced timepoints (hours 3, 6, 9, and 12) post-dose on Days 1, 15, and 29. The primary efficacy endpoint was defined as the proportion of subjects with at least a 2-grade reduction in erythema (improvement) from baseline (pre-dose on Day 1) on both the CEA and SSA measured at hours 3, 6, 9, and 12 on Day 29. The results from both trials on the composite endpoint for Day 29 are presented in Table 2. Table 2: Proportion of Subjects Achieving Composite Success Composite success is defined as the proportion of subjects achieving at least a 2-grade improvement on both CEA and SSA. on Day 29 Trial 1 Trial 2 Time-point (Hour) Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Cream (N=222) Vehicle Cream (N=218) Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Cream (N=224) Vehicle Cream (N=221) 3 12% 6% 14% 7% 6 16% 8% 13% 5% 9 18% 6% 16% 9% 12 15% 6% 12% 6%
Table 2: Proportion of Subjects Achieving Composite SuccessComposite success is defined as the proportion of subjects achieving at least a 2-grade improvement on both CEA and SSA. on Day 29
Trial 1Trial 2
Time-point (Hour)Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Cream (N=222)Vehicle Cream (N=218)Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Cream (N=224)Vehicle Cream (N=221)
312%6%14%7%
616%8%13%5%
918%6%16%9%
1215%6%12%6%

Geriatric use

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8.5 Geriatric Use One hundred and ninety-three subjects aged 65 years and older received treatment with oxymetazoline hydrochloride (n = 135) or vehicle (n = 58) in clinical trials. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between subjects ≥ 65 years of age and younger subjects, based on available data. Clinical studies of oxymetazoline hydrochloride did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects.

Pediatric use

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8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of oxymetazoline hydrochloride have not been established in pediatric patients below the age of 18 years.

Pregnancy

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8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on oxymetazoline hydrochloride use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. A literature article describing intranasal decongestant use in pregnant women identified a potential association between second-trimester exposure to oxymetazoline (with no decongestant exposure in the first trimester) and renal collecting system anomalies [see Data ] . In animal reproduction studies, there were no adverse developmental effects observed after oral administration of oxymetazoline hydrochloride in pregnant rats and rabbits at systemic exposures up to 3 times and 73 times, respectively, the exposure associated with the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) [see Data ] . The estimated background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population are 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. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Following repeated use of oxymetazoline hydrochloride solution nasal spray for the treatment of nasal congestion at a dose 5 times higher than recommended, one case of fetal distress was reported in a 41-week pregnant patient. The fetal distress resolved hours later, prior to the delivery of the healthy infant. The anticipated exposures for the case are 8- to 18-fold higher than plasma exposures after topical administration of oxymetazoline hydrochloride. Data Human Data No adequate and well-controlled trials of oxymetazoline hydrochloride have been conducted in pregnant women. Across all clinical trials of oxymetazoline hydrochloride, two pregnancies were reported. One pregnancy resulted in the delivery of a healthy child. One pregnancy resulted in a spontaneous abortion, which was considered to be unrelated to the trial medication. A literature article summarizing the results of exploratory analyses of intranasal decongestant use during pregnancy identified a potential association between second-trimester exposure to oxymetazoline hydrochloride solution (with no decongestant exposure in the first trimester) and renal collecting system anomalies. Animal Data Effects on embryo-fetal development were evaluated in rats and rabbits following oral administration of oxymetazoline hydrochloride during the period of organogenesis. Oxymetazoline hydrochloride did not cause adverse effects to the fetus at oral doses up to 0.2 mg/kg/day in pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis (3 times the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis). Oxymetazoline hydrochloride did not cause adverse effects to the fetus at oral doses up to 1 mg/kg/day in pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis (73 times the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis). Maternal toxicity, such as decreased maternal body weight, was produced at the high dose of 1 mg/kg/day in pregnant rabbits and was associated with findings of delayed skeletal ossification. In a rat perinatal and postnatal development study, oxymetazoline hydrochloride was orally administered to pregnant rats once daily from gestation day 6 through lactation day 20. Maternal toxicity was produced at the high dose of 0.2 mg/kg/day (3 times the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis) in pregnant rats and was associated with an increase in pup mortality and reduced pup body weights. Delayed sexual maturation was noted at 0.1 and 0.2 mg/kg/day (2 times the MRHD and 3 times the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis, respectively). Oxymetazoline hydrochloride did not have any adverse effects on fetal development at a dose of 0.05 mg/kg/day (one-half of the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis).

Use in specific populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on oxymetazoline hydrochloride use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. A literature article describing intranasal decongestant use in pregnant women identified a potential association between second-trimester exposure to oxymetazoline (with no decongestant exposure in the first trimester) and renal collecting system anomalies [see Data ] . In animal reproduction studies, there were no adverse developmental effects observed after oral administration of oxymetazoline hydrochloride in pregnant rats and rabbits at systemic exposures up to 3 times and 73 times, respectively, the exposure associated with the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) [see Data ] . The estimated background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population are 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. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Following repeated use of oxymetazoline hydrochloride solution nasal spray for the treatment of nasal congestion at a dose 5 times higher than recommended, one case of fetal distress was reported in a 41-week pregnant patient. The fetal distress resolved hours later, prior to the delivery of the healthy infant. The anticipated exposures for the case are 8- to 18-fold higher than plasma exposures after topical administration of oxymetazoline hydrochloride. Data Human Data No adequate and well-controlled trials of oxymetazoline hydrochloride have been conducted in pregnant women. Across all clinical trials of oxymetazoline hydrochloride, two pregnancies were reported. One pregnancy resulted in the delivery of a healthy child. One pregnancy resulted in a spontaneous abortion, which was considered to be unrelated to the trial medication. A literature article summarizing the results of exploratory analyses of intranasal decongestant use during pregnancy identified a potential association between second-trimester exposure to oxymetazoline hydrochloride solution (with no decongestant exposure in the first trimester) and renal collecting system anomalies. Animal Data Effects on embryo-fetal development were evaluated in rats and rabbits following oral administration of oxymetazoline hydrochloride during the period of organogenesis. Oxymetazoline hydrochloride did not cause adverse effects to the fetus at oral doses up to 0.2 mg/kg/day in pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis (3 times the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis). Oxymetazoline hydrochloride did not cause adverse effects to the fetus at oral doses up to 1 mg/kg/day in pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis (73 times the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis). Maternal toxicity, such as decreased maternal body weight, was produced at the high dose of 1 mg/kg/day in pregnant rabbits and was associated with findings of delayed skeletal ossification. In a rat perinatal and postnatal development study, oxymetazoline hydrochloride was orally administered to pregnant rats once daily from gestation day 6 through lactation day 20. Maternal toxicity was produced at the high dose of 0.2 mg/kg/day (3 times the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis) in pregnant rats and was associated with an increase in pup mortality and reduced pup body weights. Delayed sexual maturation was noted at 0.1 and 0.2 mg/kg/day (2 times the MRHD and 3 times the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis, respectively). Oxymetazoline hydrochloride did not have any adverse effects on fetal development at a dose of 0.05 mg/kg/day (one-half of the MRHD on an AUC comparison basis). 8.2 Lactation No clinical data are available to assess the effects of oxymetazoline on the quantity or rate of breastmilk production, or to establish the level of oxymetazoline present in human breastmilk post-dose. Oxymetazoline was detected in the milk of lactating rats. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for oxymetazoline hydrochloride and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from oxymetazoline hydrochloride or from the underlying maternal condition. 8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of oxymetazoline hydrochloride have not been established in pediatric patients below the age of 18 years. 8.5 Geriatric Use One hundred and ninety-three subjects aged 65 years and older received treatment with oxymetazoline hydrochloride (n = 135) or vehicle (n = 58) in clinical trials. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between subjects ≥ 65 years of age and younger subjects, based on available data. Clinical studies of oxymetazoline hydrochloride did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Oxymetazoline hydrochloride cream, 1%, is a white to off-white cream. The product is available in a laminated tube in the following packaging configurations, each with a child-resistant closure: NDC 51672-1405-2 30 gram tube NDC 51672-1405-3 60 gram tube Storage: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
NDC 51672-1405-230 gram tube
NDC 51672-1405-360 gram tube

Storage and handling

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Storage: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

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