What is Inflammation?
Skin inflammation is your skin's way of reacting to harmful stimuli such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. Inflammation is actually helpful because it helps get rid of these harmful stimuli and initiates the skin tissue's healing process. Some of the causes of Skin Inflammation are Certain infections, Allergic reaction, Certain toxins or chemicals, Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Urticaria, Bacterial infection, Fungal infection, Trauma, Drug reaction and Systemic viral infection.
Generic Cutivate (Flutivate Cream) – Product Information
Generic Cutivate (Flutivate Cream) is one of a group of medicines called topical steroids. Topical steroid is a medication that has to be put on the skin.Flutivate Cream is a medium potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in adult patients. Doctors prescribe this cream to treat an inflamed skin condition such as eczema, psoriasis or dermatitis.
Generic Cutivate Cream - Active Ingredient
The active ingredient present in Generic Cutivate Cream is Fluticasone Propionate. Each gram of Flutivate cream, 0.05% contains 0.5 mg of Fluticasone Propionate
Generic Cutivate Cream - Contraindications
Generic Cutivate Cream (Fluticasone Propionate Ointment) is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Fluticasone Propionate or any other component present in in the preparation.
Fluticasone Propionate Ointment is also contraindicated in the treatment of rosacea, acne vulgaris, perioral dermatitis, primary cutaneous viral infections (i.e., herpes simplex, chickenpox), perianal and genital pruritus, primarily infected skin lesions caused by infection with fungi or bacteria and dermatoses in children, including dermatitis and diaper rash.
Generic Cutivate Cream - Warnings
Cutivate should not be used under occlusive dressing (air- and water-tight trauma dressing). Avoid prolonged application to the face since the face, more than other areas of the body, may exhibit atrophic changes after prolonged treatment with potent topical corticosteroids. This must be borne in mind when treating such conditions as psoriasis, discoid lupus erythematosus and severe eczema.
Generic Cutivate Cream - Dosage
Apply a thin film of Generic Cutivate Cream 0.05% to the affected areas twice daily, or as directed by your doctor. Rub in gently.
Generic Cutivate (Flutivate Cream) - Side effects
The common side effects of Generic Cutivate Cream are pruritus, dryness, numbness of fingers, and burning. In case you experience wheeziness and tightness of chest, swelling of eyelids, face or lips or develop skin lumps or hives, or skin rash (e.g. red spots), inform your doctor immediately. Your treatment may have to be stopped.
Generic Cutivate (Flutivate Cream) - More Details
For more details please read the Prescribing Information or watch the presentation below:
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