Flutiderm Ointment

Psoriasis, Eczema, Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses

Topical ointment 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 ointment Atopic Dermatitis, Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses Child > 1 year: Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once or twice daily.

Fluticasone Propionate ointment is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components in the preparation.

Fluticasone Propionate ointment may cause local cutaneous adverse reactions. If irritation develops, Fluticasone Propionate ointment should be discontinued. Fluticasone Propionate ointment should not be used in the presence of preexisting skin atrophy and should not be used where infection is present at the treatment site. This should not be used in the treatment of rosacea and perioral dermatitis. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

C Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

May lead to increased plasma concentrations of fluticasone when used with CYP4503A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir.

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

Fluticasone Propionate is a synthetic, trifluorinated corticosteroid that provides anti-inflammatory activity. It binds to glucocorticoid receptor and inhibits the migration of inflammatory mediator & cells (histamine, leukotrienes, mast cells, eosinophils etc).

Flutiderm 0.005% Ointment manufactured by Drug International Ltd.. Its generic name is Fluticasone Propionate 0.005% Topical.