Cutisone Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cutisone Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Medicine Overview of Cutisone Cream 0.05% Cream
Introduction
Cutisone 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. Cutisone 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...
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Uses of Cutisone Cream
Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
Side effects of Cutisone Cream
Common
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Cutisone Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.
How Cutisone Cream works
Cutisone Cream is a steroid medicine. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen and itchy due to skin conditions such as atopic eczema, allergic contact dermatitis, and psoriasis.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Cutisone Cream for treating itchy, red rashes and skin irritation associated with skin conditions such as atopic eczema, allergic contact dermatitis, and psoriasis among others.
Don't use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Don't apply it to broken or infected areas of skin, face, eyes or eyelids.
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.
If you think the area of skin you are treating has become infected you should stop using Cutisone Cream and consult your doctor.
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
Child Dose
Topical cream
Atopic Dermatitis, Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses
Child > 3 months: Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once or twice daily.
Fluticasone utilises a fluorocarbothioate ester linkage at the C17 position. It has potent vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory activity, but weak HPA inhibitory effect when applied topically.
Precaution
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
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