Cutivate Cream (Fluticasone Propionate Cream) Drug Overview and Uses for 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®
(fluticasone propionate) Cream, 0.05%

For Dermatologic Use Only - Not for Ophthalmic Use.

DRUG DESCRIPTION

CUTIVATE® (fluticasone propionate cream) Cream, 0.05% contains fluticasone propionate [(6α,11β,16α,17α)-6,9,-difluoro-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-3-oxo-17-(1-oxopropoxy)androsta-1,4diene-17-carbothioic acid, S-fluoromethyl ester], a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid, for topical dermatologic use. The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents.

Chemically, fluticasone propionate is C₂₅H₃₁F₃O₅S. It has the following structural formula:

CUTIVATE® (fluticasone propionate) Structural Formula Illustration

Fluticasone propionate has a molecular weight of 500.6. It is a white to off-white powder and is insoluble in water.

Each gram of CUTIVATE® Cream contains fluticasone propionate 0.5 mg in a base of propylene glycol, mineral oil, cetostearyl alcohol, Ceteth-20, isopropyl myristate, dibasic sodium phosphate, citric acid, purified water, and imidurea as preservative.

Last reviewed on RxList: 9/23/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.