Flutivate Skin Cream
Fluticasone cream for eczema and psoriasis. It reduces inflammation directly in the skin.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Fluticasone Propionate
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 0.05% 10gm
Prescription and consultation requirements for Flutivate Skin Cream vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Flutivate Skin Cream details
- Conditions
- Atopic Dermatitis · Psoriasis
- Alternative names
- fluticasone propionate
- Therapeutic class
- Topical Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
- Glucocorticoid
- Contraindications
- untreated skin infections; hypersensitivity to fluticasone
- Minor side effects
- local burning; erythema
- 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)
- Manufacturer
- GlaxoSmithKline
- 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 cream for eczema and psoriasis. It reduces inflammation directly in the skin.
Mechanism of action
Restricts inflammatory cell migration and blocks prostaglandin synthesis inside active dermal skin lesions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Minimal absorption. Use if benefit exceeds risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.