Cutivate
Fluticasone propionate cream for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. It works by triggering the production of a protein that blocks inflammatory substances in the skin.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Fluticasone Propionate
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 10gm
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Cutivate, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Cutivate vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Cutivate details
- Conditions
- Atopic Dermatitis · Psoriasis · Inflammatory Dermatoses
- Alternative names
- fluticasone propionate
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Topical Corticosteroid
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to fluticasone; untreated cutaneous infections
- Minor side effects
- local burning; skin redness
- Moderate side effects
- skin thinning; dry skin; pruritus
- Serious side effects
- adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- PharmaDerm
- Onset Time
- 1–3 days
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants over three months of age, children, and adults.
Patient summary
Fluticasone propionate cream for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. It works by triggering the production of a protein that blocks inflammatory substances in the skin.
Mechanism of action
Induces lipocortin synthesis, which blocks phospholipase A2 to prevent local prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential therapeutic benefit justifies fetal risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Cutivate is the originator brand name, made by PharmaDerm. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with PharmaDerm.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Fluticasone Propionate is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.