Medicine Overview of Flutica Cream 0.05% Cream
Flutica Cream belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for treatment of skin conditions with inflammation and itching such as eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. It provide relief from pain, swelling, redness, and itching in several skin problems.
Flutica Cream is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with plenty of water in case of accidental contact. Avoid covering the treated area with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor.
Using of the medicine may cause itching or burning sensation, irritation, redness, and swelling at the site of application. These side effects are temporary and usually go away with time. However, if they persist or worsen, let your doctor know. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine. It should not be used in children below 1 year of age.
- Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
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You have been prescribed Flutica Cream for treating itchy, red rashes and skin irritation associated with skin conditions such as atopic eczema, allergic contact dermatitis, and psoriasis among others.
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Don’t use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
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Don’t apply it to broken or infected areas of skin, face, eyes or eyelids.
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Don’t cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
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If you think the area of skin you are treating has become infected you should stop using Flutica Cream and consult your doctor.
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Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after two weeks of treatment.
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
Topical cream
Atopic Dermatitis, Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses
Child > 3 months: Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once or twice daily.
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
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.
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
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