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FLUOROPLEX (NDA-016988)

(FLUOROURACIL)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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02/28/2022 (SUPPL-33)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

PRECAUTIONS

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Information for patients:

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Fluorouracil, including FLUOROPLEX Cream may be fatal if ingested by pets. Avoid allowing pets to contact the FLUOROPLEX Cream container or the skin where FLUOROPLEX® Cream has been applied. Store FLUOROPLEX Cream out of reach of pets. Safely discard or clean any cloth or applicator that may retain FLUOROPLEX Cream and avoid leaving any residues of FLUOROPLEX Cream on your hands, clothing, carpeting or furniture.

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17 PCI/PI/MG (Patient Counseling Information/Patient Information/Medication Guide)

MEDICATION GUIDE

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What should I avoid while using FLUOROPLEX Cream?

  • Avoid covering the treated areas with an airtight dressing, unless your healthcare provider tells you to.

  • Avoid sunlight and ultraviolet lights, such as sun lamps and tanning machines. FLUOROPLEX

    Cream can make your skin sensitive to light. You could get a severe sunburn. Do not breast feed or become pregnant while using FLUOROPLEX Cream. If you do become pregnant, stop using FLUOROPLEX Cream and tell your doctor right away.

  • FLUOROPLEX Cream may be fatal to your pet if your pet licks or ingests FLUOROPLEX Cream.

  • Avoid allowing pets to contact the FLUOROPLEX Cream container or your skin where you applied FLUOROPLEX Cream.

  • Store FLUOROPLEX Cream out of reach of pets.

  • Saf ely discard or clean any cloth or applicator that may have FLUOROPLEX Cream residue

  • Avoid applying FLUOROPLEX Cream on your clothing, carpeting, or furniture.

  • If your pet starts vomiting or starts having a seizure af ter your pet licks or ingests FLUOROPLEX Cream, seek immediate veterinary care for your pet.

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07/25/2016 (SUPPL-30)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

17 PCI/PI/MG (Patient Counseling Information/Patient Information/Medication Guide)

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Addition; please refer to label.