Flutica 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
Flutica Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Flutica Cream 0.05% Cream
Introduction
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...
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Uses of Flutica Cream
Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
Side effects of Flutica Cream
Common
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Flutica 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 Flutica Cream works
Flutica 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 Flutica Cream for treating itchy, red rashes and skin irritation associated with skin conditions such as atopic ecz...
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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 si...
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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.
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 gen...
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Child Dose
Topical cream
Atopic Dermatitis, Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses
Child > 3 months: Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once or twice d...
Fluticasone utilises a fluorocarbothioate ester linkage at the C17 position. It has potent vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory activity, but weak H...
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Precaution
Children, pregnancy, lactation, concomitant skin infections. Concomitant skin/lung/systemic infections. Advised to rinse mouth with water every time a...
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