Cutivate Cream (Fluticasone Propionate Cream) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug 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 Cream Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using fluticasone topical (Cutivate Cream)?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to fluticasone.

Before using fluticasone topical, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of skin infection.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether fluticasone topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not use this medication on a child younger than 12 years old without the advice of a doctor. Children are more likely to absorb large amounts of a topical steroid through the skin. Steroid absorption in children may cause unwanted side effects, or a delay in growth with long-term use. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medication over a long treatment period.

How should I use fluticasone topical (Cutivate Cream)?

Use this medication exactly as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Topical steroid medicine can be absorbed through the skin, which may cause steroid side effects throughout the body.

Wash your hands before and after using fluticasone topical, unless you are using the medication to treat the skin on your hands.

Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into the skin. Do not apply the medication over a large area of skin, or use it long-term on the face.

If you are treating your scalp, part the hair and apply the medicine directly to the scalp, rubbing in gently. Avoid washing or rubbing the treated scalp area right away. Wait until the medicine has dried thoroughly.

Do not cover treated skin areas with a bandage or other covering. Covering the skin that is treated with fluticasone topical can increase the amount of medicine your skin absorbs, which may lead to unwanted side effects.

Contact your doctor if your condition does not improve after 2 weeks of using this medicine, or if you develop signs of a bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection. It is important to use fluticasone topical regularly to get the most benefit.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects with long-term use, you may need blood tests. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using fluticasone topical.

Store fluticasone topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep from freezing.

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