Fluticare Ointment
Fluticasone Propionate 0.05% Topical
5mg/100 gm
Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
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| Unite Price | 50.00 BDT |
Indications
Fluticare Ointment 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
Fluticare 5mg/100 gm Ointment generic name is Fluticasone Propionate 0.05% Topical. Fluticare 5mg/100 gm Ointment is manufactured by Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.Fluticare is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Fluticare Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.