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SYNALAR (fluocinolone acetonide)

Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
Dermatology Approved 1963-02-15

Synalar is a topical corticosteroid indicated for the relief of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. It is used to manage the clinical symptoms associated with various skin conditions sensitive to steroid therapy.

Source: FDA Label • EUROFARMA • Corticosteroid

How SYNALAR Works

The exact mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity of topical corticosteroids is not fully established. However, clinical efficacy is known to correlate with vasoconstrictor potency. Vasoconstrictor assays are utilized as a standard method to predict the clinical potency and therapeutic success of the medication in humans.

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Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
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Priority Reviews
63
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1963-02-15
Routes
TOPICAL
Dosage Forms
SOLUTION, CREAM, OINTMENT

Companies

Active Ingredient: FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE

SYNALAR Approval History

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New Indication
New Form
Label Update
194 FDA actions from 1963 to 2013
Mar 2013 SUPPL Priority
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)
Nov 2012 SUPPL
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)
Nov 2012 SUPPL
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)

What SYNALAR Treats

1 indications

SYNALAR is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 1963. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Dermatoses
Source: FDA Label

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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
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Trial Timeline

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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.

SYNALAR FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

SYNALAR is indicated for the treatment of Dermatoses.

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Data Sources

Data sourced from official FDA and NIH databases. Click links to verify on original sources.