Cutisone Cream
Fluticasone Propionate 0.05% Topical
0.05%
General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 10gm tube |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 97.00 BDT |
Indications
Cutisone Cream is used for:
Psoriasis, Eczema, Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Adult Dose
Topical cream
Atopic Dermatitis, Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses
Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once or twice daily.
Rub in gently. Reassess diagnosis if no improvements within 2 weeks
Child Dose
Topical cream
Atopic Dermatitis, Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses
Child > 3 months: Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once or twice daily.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity. Acne vulgaris, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, skin atrophy; hypersensitivity. Primary cutaneous viral infections (e.g. herpes simplex, chicken pox), perianal and genital pruritus, primary fungal or bacterial skin infections. Inhalation: Status asthmaticus.
Precautions
Children, pregnancy, lactation, concomitant skin infections. Concomitant skin/lung/systemic infections. Advised to rinse mouth with water every time after inhalation. Application to large areas, broken skin or under occlusive dressings.
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Interactions
May lead to increased plasma concentrations of fluticasone when used with CYP4503A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir.
Side Effects
Side effects of Fluticasone Propionate 0.05% Topical :
1-10%
Pruritus (2.9%), Dryness (1.2%), Skin irritation: (3%), Eczema (1%), Telangiectasia (2-5%), Numbness of fingers (1%)
<1%
Burning, Folliculitis, Acneiform lesions, Urticaria, Hypertrichosis, Lightheadedness, Viral, Warts, Impetigo, Skin infection
Frequency Not Defined
Striae, Pigmentation changes, HPA suppression (with higher potency used >2 wk), Erythema, Cushing syndrome, Sepsis, Hemorrhage reported, Edema/swelling
Potentially Fatal: Suppression of immune system.
Mode of Action
Fluticasone utilises a fluorocarbothioate ester linkage at the C17 position. It has potent vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory activity, but weak HPA inhibitory effect when applied topically.
Note
Cutisone 0.05% Cream generic name is Fluticasone Propionate 0.05% Topical. Cutisone 0.05% Cream is manufactured by General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Cutisone is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Cutisone Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.