Flutivate Skin Cream
Utilised to manage localised skin inflammation to alleviate stubborn itching and support structural epidermal healing.
- 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
utilised to manage localised skin inflammation to alleviate stubborn itching and support structural epidermal healing.
Mechanism of action
Restricts inflammatory cell migration and blocks prostaglandin synthesis inside active dermal skin lesions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Minimal absorption. Use if benefit exceeds risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.