FDA approves Perrigo's fluticasone propionate lotion

ALLEGAN, Mich. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a Perrigo generic drug for treating dermatitis, the company said Wednesday.

Perrigo announced the FDA approval of fluticasone propionate lotion in the 0.05% strength. The drug is a generic version of Fougera Pharmaceuticals division PharmaDerm's Cutivate and is used to treat inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of atopic dermatitis in patients ages 1 year and older.

The drug has annual sales of about $19 million, according to Symphony Health Solutions.