Verrunex Cream

Generic name: fluorouracil and salicylic acid
Dosage form: cream

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Verrunex Cream Description

VERRUNEX® is comprised of 0.5 g of Fluorouracil USP and 1.2 g of Salicylic Acid USP, for dermatological use.1 VERRUNEX® also contains a Cream Base containing purified water, white petrolatum, sorbitol solution, cetearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, ceteareth-20, simethicone, glyceryl monostearate, polyethylene glycol monostearate, sorbic acid and BHT. When mixed as instructed, the final product provides a homogeneous cream mixture containing Fluorouracil, and Salicylic Acid comparable to the active ingredients (Efudex® 5% and Compound W® 17%) contained in VERRUNEX®.2

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Certificate of analysis on file

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This product is not manufactured by Valeant Pharmaceuticals, manufacturer of Efudex®, or by Prestige Brands Inc., manufacturer of Compound W®.

Verrunex Cream Dosage and Administration

The pharmacist must mix contents of each container with appropriate amount of Cream Base yielding a final volume of 10 grams at the time of dispensing. Pharmacist may utilize appropriate diluents if needed from the respective active component Material Safety Data Sheet only. For dermatological use only. This product should not be administered orally, intravaginally or into the eyes.

CAUTION: Observe and exercise appropriate precautions for handling, preparing, and administering cytotoxic drugs.

Contraindications

VERRUNEX® Topical Cream, as dispensed, is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.

USES

Consult your pharmacist.

HOW TO USE

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Precautions

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Drug Interactions

Consult your pharmacist. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

SIDE EFFECTS

Consult your pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

MISSED DOSE

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NOTES

No Monograph available at this time.

How is Verrunex Cream Supplied

VERRUNEX® Cream, as dispensed, is supplied as a four component package:...