FDA-approved label information
Reproduced from the FDA Structured Product Label via the openFDA API. Label version: January 29, 2024.
- Status
- Human Prescription Drug
- Brand names
- Spinosad
- Route
- Topical
- Drug class
- Pediculicide [EPC]
Description
11 DESCRIPTION Spinosad Topical Suspension is a slightly opaque, light orange-colored, viscous topical suspension. Spinosad Topical Suspension is a pediculicide and scabicide. Spinosad, the active ingredient, is derived from the fermentation of a soil actinomycete bacterium, Saccharopolyspora spinosa . Spinosad is a mixture of spinosyn A and spinosyn D in a ratio of approximately 5 to 1 (spinosyn A to spinosyn D). Spinosyn A: The chemical name is: 1 H -as-Indaceno[3,2-d]oxacyclododecin-7,a5-dione, 2-[(6-deoxy-2,3,4-tri-O-methyl-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl)oxy]-13-[[2R,5S,6R)-5-(dimethylamino) tetrahydro-6-methyl-2 H -pyran-2-yl]oxy]-9-ethyl-2,3,3a,5a,5b,6,9,10,11,12,13,14,16a,16b-tetradecahydro-14-methyl-, (2R,3aS,5aR,5bS,9S,13S,14R,16aS,16bR)- Spinosyn D: The chemical name is: 1 H -as-Indaceno[3,2-d]oxacyclododecin-7,15-dione, 2-[(6-deoxy-2,3,4-tri-O-methyl-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl)oxy]-13-[[2R,5S,6R)-5-(dimethylamino) tetrahydro-6-methyl-2 H -pyran-2-yl]oxy]-9-ethyl-2,3,3a,5a,5b,6,9,10,11,12,13,14,16a,16b-tetradecahydro-4,14-dimethyl-, (2S,3aSR,5aS,5bS,9S,13S,14R,16aS,16bS)- Spinosyn A (C 41 H 65 NO 10 ) MW 731.461 Spinosyn D (C 42 H 67 NO 10 ) MW 745.477 Spinosad Topical Suspension contains 9 mg spinosad per gram in a vehicle consisting of Benzyl Alcohol, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, FD&C Yellow #6, Hexylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Water, Hydrochloric acid (HCl) as pH adjuster. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure
Indications and usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Spinosad Topical Suspension is a pediculicide indicated for the topical treatment of head lice infestations in adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older. ( 1.1 ) Spinosad Topical Suspension is a scabicide indicated for the topical treatment of scabies infestations in adult and pediatric patients 4 years of age and older. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Head Lice Infestations Spinosad Topical Suspension is indicated for the topical treatment of head lice infestations in adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older. Adjunctive Measures for Head Lice Infestations Spinosad Topical Suspension should be used in the context of an overall lice management program: Wash in hot water or dry-clean all recently worn clothing, hats, used bedding and towels. Wash personal care items such as combs, brushes and hair clips in hot water. A fine-tooth comb or special nit comb may be used to remove dead lice and nits. 1.2 Scabies Infestations Spinosad Topical Suspension is indicated for the topical treatment of scabies infestations in adult and pediatric patients 4 years of age and older. Adjunctive Measures for Scabies Infestations Wash in hot water or dry-clean any bedding, clothing and towels used by anyone having scabies.
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Warnings and cautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Benzyl Alcohol Toxicity: Not recommended in infants below the age of 6 months; potential for increased systemic absorption. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Benzyl Alcohol Toxicity Spinosad Topical Suspension contains benzyl alcohol and is not approved for use in neonates and infants below the age of 6 months. Systemic exposure to benzyl alcohol has been associated with serious adverse reactions and death in neonates and low birth-weight infants when administered intravenously [See Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ] .
Adverse reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse events for lice treatment (>1%) were application site erythema and ocular erythema. ( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reactions for scabies treatment (>1%) were application site irritation (pain and burning) and dry skin. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact ParaPRO LLC at 1-855-628-7622 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Head Lice Infestations Spinosad Topical Suspension was studied in two randomized, active-controlled trials (N=552) in subjects with head lice; Table 1 presents selected adverse events, regardless of relationship to Spinosad Topical Suspension, that occurred in at least 1% of subjects. Table 1: Selected Adverse Events Occurring in at least 1% of Subjects with Head Lice Infestation Signs Spinosad (N=552) Permethrin 1% (N=457) Application site erythema 17 (3%) 31(7%) Ocular erythema 12 (2%) 15 (3%) Application site irritation 5 (1%) 7 (2%) Other less common reactions (less than 1% but more than 0.1%) were application site dryness, application site exfoliation, alopecia, and dry skin. Scabies Infestations Spinosad Topical Suspension was studied in three randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trials (Trial 1, Trial 2, and Trial 3) in 592 subjects with scabies infestation, of which 165 were ages 4-17 and 427 were adults. Subjects received a single application of Spinosad Topical Suspension to the skin from the neck to the soles of the feet, which was washed off after a minimum of 6 hours. Table 2 presents adverse reactions related to Spinosad Topical Suspension treatment that occurred in at least 1% of subjects. Table 2: Adverse Reactions Occurring in at least 1% of Subjects with Scabies Infestation (Trials 1, 2 and 3) Signs Spinosad (N=322) Vehicle (N=270) Application site irritation Application site irritation also includes application site pain and burning sensation. 8 (3%) 0 (0%) Dry skin 6 (2%) 0 (0%)
Use in specific populations
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Spinosad, the active ingredient in Spinosad Topical Suspension, is not absorbed systemically following topical application, and maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure to the drug. Spinosad Topical Suspension contains benzyl alcohol. Topical benzyl alcohol is unlikely to be absorbed through the skin in clinically relevant amounts; therefore, maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure to the drug [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. In animal reproduction studies, no adverse embryofetal effects were seen at oral doses of spinosad up to 200 mg/kg/day in pregnant rats or 50 mg/kg/day in pregnant rabbits administered during the period of organogenesis ( see Data ). The available data do not allow the calculation of relevant comparisons between the systemic exposure of spinosad in animal studies to the systemic exposure that would be expected in humans after topical use of Spinosad Topical Suspension. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk for birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Systemic embryofetal development studies were conducted in rats and rabbits. Oral doses of 10, 50 and 200 mg/kg/day spinosad were administered during the period of organogenesis (gestational days 6 – 15) to pregnant female rats. No adverse embryofetal effects were noted at any dose. Maternal toxicity occurred at 200 mg/kg/day. Oral doses of 2.5, 10, and 50 mg/kg/day spinosad were administered during the period of organogenesis (gestational days 7 – 19) to pregnant female rabbits. No adverse embryofetal effects were noted at any dose. Maternal toxicity occurred at 50 mg/kg/day. A two-generation dietary reproduction study was conducted in rats. Oral doses of 3, 10, and 100 mg/kg/day spinosad were administered to male and female rats from 10-12 weeks prior to mating and throughout mating, parturition, and lactation. No reproductive/developmental toxicity was noted at doses up to 10 mg/kg/day. In the presence of maternal toxicity, increased dystocia in parturition, decreased gestation survival, decreased litter size, decreased pup body weight, and decreased neonatal survival occurred at a dose of 100 mg/kg/day. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary Spinosad, the active ingredient in Spinosad Topical Suspension, is not systemically absorbed by the mother following topical application. Therefore, breastfeeding is not expected to result in the exposure of the child to spinosad [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Advise breastfeeding women to remove Spinosad Topical Suspension from the breast with soap and water before breastfeeding to avoid direct infant exposure to Spinosad Topical Suspension. Spinosad Topical Suspension contains benzyl alcohol. Topical benzyl alcohol is unlikely to be absorbed through the skin of breastfeeding women in clinically relevant amounts; therefore, breastfeeding is not expected to result in exposure of the infant to Spinosad Topical Suspension [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for Spinosad Topical Suspension and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Spinosad Topical Suspension, or from the underlying maternal condition. 8.4 Pediatric Use Head Lice Infestation The safety and effectiveness of Spinosad Topical Suspension for the topical treatment of head lice infestation have been established in pediatric patients 6 months of age and older [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . Spinosad Topical Suspension is not recommended in pediatric patients below the age of 6 months because of the potential for increased systemic absorption due to a high ratio of skin surface area to body mass and the potential for an immature skin barrier. Spinosad Topical Suspension contains benzyl alcohol. Intravenous administration of benzyl alcohol has been associated with serious adverse reactions and death in neonates and low birth-weight infants. The “gasping syndrome” (characterized by central nervous system depression, metabolic acidosis, gasping respirations, and high levels of benzyl alcohol and its metabolites found in the blood and urine) has been associated with benzyl alcohol dosages >99 mg/kg/day in neonates and low-birthweight infants when administered intravenously. Additional symptoms may include gradual neurological deterioration, seizures, intracranial hemorrhage, hematologic abnormalities, skin breakdown, hepatic and renal failure, hypotension, bradycardia, and cardiovascular collapse. The minimum amount of benzyl alcohol at which toxicity may occur is not known. Premature and low-birthweight infants, as well as patients receiving high dosages of benzyl alcohol, may be more likely to develop toxicity [see Warning and Precautions (5.1) ] . Scabies Infestation The safety and effectiveness of Spinosad Topical Suspension for the topical treatment of scabies infestation have been established in pediatric patients 4 years of age and older. Use of Spinosad Topical Suspension in this age group is supported by Trial 1 and Trial 2 which included 165 pediatric subjects ages 4 to 17 years old with scabies infestation. The safety and efficacy were generally consistent between pediatric and adult patients. [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . The safety and effectiveness of Spinosad Topical Suspension have not been established in pediatric patients less than 4 years of age with scabies infestation. 8.5 Geriatric Use Clinical studies of Spinosad Topical Suspension did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients.
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Spinosad, the active ingredient in Spinosad Topical Suspension, is not absorbed systemically following topical application, and maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure to the drug. Spinosad Topical Suspension contains benzyl alcohol. Topical benzyl alcohol is unlikely to be absorbed through the skin in clinically relevant amounts; therefore, maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure to the drug [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. In animal reproduction studies, no adverse embryofetal effects were seen at oral doses of spinosad up to 200 mg/kg/day in pregnant rats or 50 mg/kg/day in pregnant rabbits administered during the period of organogenesis ( see Data ). The available data do not allow the calculation of relevant comparisons between the systemic exposure of spinosad in animal studies to the systemic exposure that would be expected in humans after topical use of Spinosad Topical Suspension. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk for birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Systemic embryofetal development studies were conducted in rats and rabbits. Oral doses of 10, 50 and 200 mg/kg/day spinosad were administered during the period of organogenesis (gestational days 6 – 15) to pregnant female rats. No adverse embryofetal effects were noted at any dose. Maternal toxicity occurred at 200 mg/kg/day. Oral doses of 2.5, 10, and 50 mg/kg/day spinosad were administered during the period of organogenesis (gestational days 7 – 19) to pregnant female rabbits. No adverse embryofetal effects were noted at any dose. Maternal toxicity occurred at 50 mg/kg/day. A two-generation dietary reproduction study was conducted in rats. Oral doses of 3, 10, and 100 mg/kg/day spinosad were administered to male and female rats from 10-12 weeks prior to mating and throughout mating, parturition, and lactation. No reproductive/developmental toxicity was noted at doses up to 10 mg/kg/day. In the presence of maternal toxicity, increased dystocia in parturition, decreased gestation survival, decreased litter size, decreased pup body weight, and decreased neonatal survival occurred at a dose of 100 mg/kg/day.
Paediatric use
8.4 Pediatric Use Head Lice Infestation The safety and effectiveness of Spinosad Topical Suspension for the topical treatment of head lice infestation have been established in pediatric patients 6 months of age and older [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . Spinosad Topical Suspension is not recommended in pediatric patients below the age of 6 months because of the potential for increased systemic absorption due to a high ratio of skin surface area to body mass and the potential for an immature skin barrier. Spinosad Topical Suspension contains benzyl alcohol. Intravenous administration of benzyl alcohol has been associated with serious adverse reactions and death in neonates and low birth-weight infants. The “gasping syndrome” (characterized by central nervous system depression, metabolic acidosis, gasping respirations, and high levels of benzyl alcohol and its metabolites found in the blood and urine) has been associated with benzyl alcohol dosages >99 mg/kg/day in neonates and low-birthweight infants when administered intravenously. Additional symptoms may include gradual neurological deterioration, seizures, intracranial hemorrhage, hematologic abnormalities, skin breakdown, hepatic and renal failure, hypotension, bradycardia, and cardiovascular collapse. The minimum amount of benzyl alcohol at which toxicity may occur is not known. Premature and low-birthweight infants, as well as patients receiving high dosages of benzyl alcohol, may be more likely to develop toxicity [see Warning and Precautions (5.1) ] . Scabies Infestation The safety and effectiveness of Spinosad Topical Suspension for the topical treatment of scabies infestation have been established in pediatric patients 4 years of age and older. Use of Spinosad Topical Suspension in this age group is supported by Trial 1 and Trial 2 which included 165 pediatric subjects ages 4 to 17 years old with scabies infestation. The safety and efficacy were generally consistent between pediatric and adult patients. [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . The safety and effectiveness of Spinosad Topical Suspension have not been established in pediatric patients less than 4 years of age with scabies infestation.
Overdosage
10 OVERDOSAGE No specific antidotes for spinosad overdosage are known. If oral ingestion occurs, contact Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) for latest recommendations and seek medical attention immediately.
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