Cutivate Cream (Fluticasone Propionate Cream) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Dry skin facts

Dry skin is a very common condition that causes small fine flakes and dry patches.
Itching is one of the most common symptoms of dry skin.
Scratching may be hard to resist.
Dry skin is more common in colder winter months and drier climates.
The elderly are more prone to dry skin than younger people.
Dry skin is more common in individuals with a history of eczema, atopic dermatitis, allergies, or asthma.
Dry skin may rarely be a side effect of medications.
Dry skin is more common in those with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
Repeat itch-scratch cycles may lead to skin thickening and darkening.
Possible complications include rashes, eczema, and bacterial infections.
Extremely dry skin can cause cracks and breaks on the skin.
Medications including topical corticosteroids and oral antihistamines can help ease itching.
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Cutivate Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

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Cutivate in Detail with Side Effects

Cutivate (fluticasone propionate cream) is used to treat inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis. It is not used to treat rosacea, severe acne, or viral skin infections such as chickenpox or herpes. Cutivate is a topical (for the skin) steroid. Some forms and strengths of this medication are available in generic form. Common side effects include mild skin itching, burning, peeling, dryness, changes in color of treated skin, headache, thinning or softening of skin, skin rash or irritation around the mouth, swollen hair follicles, blisters, pimples, crusting of treated skin, or stretch marks.

Dosage: Apply a thin film of Cutivate Cream to the affected skin areas once or twice daily, according to doctor's instructions. Do not give to children under 12 years of age unless advised by a physician. It is unlikely other drugs taken orally or injected will have an effect on topically applied Cutivate Cream. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Cutivate is not recommended for use during pregnancy, as it may be harmful to a fetus. It is not known whether fluticasone topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

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What is Prescribing information?

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Cutivate Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

CUTIVATE® (fluticasone propionate) Structural Formula Illustration

CUTIVATE® (fluticasone propionate cream) Cream is a medium potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. CUTIVATE® (fluticasone propionate cream) Cream may be used with caution in pediatric patients 3 months of age or older. The safety and efficacy of drug use for longer than 4 weeks in this population have not been established. The safety and efficacy of CUTIVATE® (fluticasone propionate cream) Cream in pediatric patients below 3 months of age have not been established.

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What is Cutivate Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

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Cutivate Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have severe irritation of any treated skin, or if you show signs of absorbing fluticasone topical through your skin, such as:

blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights;
mood changes;
sleep problems (insomnia);
weight gain, puffiness in your face; or
muscle weakness, feeling...
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