Fluticasone Propionate Lotion, 0.05% may be used in pediatric patients as young as 1 year of age. The safety and effectiveness of Fluticasone Propionate Lotion, 0.05% in pediatric patients below 3 months of age have not been established.
Additional pediatric use information for patients ages 3 months to 1 year is approved for Fougera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s fluticasone propionate lotion product. However, due to Fougera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information.
Because of a higher ratio of skin surface area to body mass, pediatric patients are at a greater risk than adults of systemic effects when treated with topical drugs. They are, therefore, also at greater risk of HPA axis suppression and adrenal insufficiency upon the use of topical corticosteroids [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
In an HPA axis suppression trial, none of the 40 evaluable pediatric subjects, 4 months old to < 6 years old, with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis covering ≥ 35% Body Surface Area (BSA) who were treated with an exaggerated dosing regimen (twice daily) of fluticasone propionate lotion, 0.05% experienced adrenal suppression (defined as a 30-minute post-stimulation cortisol level ≤18 micrograms/dL) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].
Systemic effects such as Cushing's syndrome, linear growth retardation, delayed weight gain, and intracranial hypertension have been reported in pediatric patients, especially those with prolonged exposure to large doses of high-potency topical corticosteroids, or concomitant use of more than one corticosteroid product.
Local adverse reactions including skin atrophy have also been reported with use of topical corticosteroids in pediatric patients.
Parents of pediatric patients should be advised not to use this medication in the treatment of diaper dermatitis unless directed by a physician. Fluticasone Propionate Lotion, 0.05% should not be applied in the diaper areas as diapers or plastic pants may constitute occlusive dressing.