Fluticasone (Topical Application Route)
Name: Fluticasone (Topical Application Route)
- Fluticasone Topical Application Route brand name
- Fluticasone Topical Application Route dosage
- Fluticasone Topical Application Route dosage forms
- Fluticasone Topical Application Route missed dose
US Brand Name
- Cutivate
Descriptions
Fluticasone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions (eg, atopic dermatitis). This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Lotion
- Ointment
- Cream
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of fluticasone topical in the elderly.
Drug Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.