DERMOTIC (fluocinolone acetonide)
DermOtic Oil is a topical corticosteroid used for patients suffering from chronic eczematous external otitis. It treats long-term inflammation and skin irritation in the outer ear canal for both adults and children aged two and older. This medication helps manage the persistent symptoms associated with this specific ear condition.
How DERMOTIC Works
This medication works by influencing cellular signaling, immune responses, and protein regulation within the body. While its exact process for addressing eczematous external otitis is unknown, it plays a key role in managing inflammation.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 1988-02-03
- Routes
- OTIC
- Dosage Forms
- OIL/DROPS
DERMOTIC Approval History
What DERMOTIC Treats
1 indicationsDERMOTIC is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 1988. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- External Otitis
Clinical Trial Registry
5 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05844982 AL | Protocol AL UG1EY014231 | Ph 3 | recruiting | Intravitreal Faricimab Injections or Fluocinolone Acetonide (0.19 mg) Intravitreal Implants vs Observation for Prevention of VA Loss Due to Radiation Retinopathy |
| NCT01781936 Iluvien | Pro00033019 | Ph 1 | completed | Pilot Study of a Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Insert (FA-i) to Treat Intermediate-, Posterior-, or Panuveitis |
| NCT00695318 results posted | C-01-08-004 | Ph 2 | terminated | Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Inserts in Geographic Atrophy |
| NCT00770770 FAVOR results posted | C-01-08-006 | Ph 2 | terminated | Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Inserts for Vein Occlusion in Retina |
| NCT01304706 results posted | C-01-11-008 | Ph 3 | completed | Fluocinolone Acetonide in Diabetic Macular Edema (FAME) Extension Study |
Active Pipeline
Ongoing clinical trials by development phase
Key Completed Trials
Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance
Trial Timeline
Full development history with FDA approval milestones
Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
DERMOTIC FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)DERMOTIC is indicated for the treatment of External Otitis.
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