Fluticasone Topical application

In the U.S.

• Cutivate

Available Dosage Forms:

• Lotion
• Cream
• Ointment

Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Intermediate

Pharmacologic Class: Fluticasone

Fluticasone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions (eg, atopic dermatitis). fluticasone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

fluticasone is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Cream/Ointment: Apply a thin film to affected area twice a day

Comments:
-Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved.
-If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary.
-The safety and efficacy of drug use for longer than 4 weeks have not been established.

Use: Relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses

Cream: Apply a thin film to affected area once or twice a day
Ointment: Apply sparingly in a thin film twice a day
Lotion: Apply sparingly in a thin film to affected area once a day

Comments:
-Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved.
-If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary.
-The safety and efficacy of drug use for longer than 4 weeks have not been established.

Use: Relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of atopic dermatitis

3 months and older:
Cream: Apply a thin film to affected area once or twice a day
Ointment: Apply sparingly in a thin film twice a day
Lotion: Apply sparingly in a thin film to affected area once a day

Comments:
-The safety and efficacy of drug use for longer than 4 weeks in this population have not been established.
-If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, a healthcare provider should be contacted.
-This topical drug should not be used with occlusive dressings or applied in the diaper area unless directed by a healthcare professional.

Use: Relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of atopic dermatitis

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