Fluticasone Propionate is a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid, for topical dermatologic use.

Description

Fluticasone Propionate is a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid, for topical dermatologic use. It has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties. Corticosteroids are thought to act by the induction of phospholipase A 2 inhibitory proteins.

Presentation

    Each gram cream contains Fluticasone Propionate BP 0.5 mg.

Indications

    Flutica Cream is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

Dosage & Administration

    Apply a thin film of Flutica Cream to the affected skin areas once or twice daily. Rub in gently.

Contrainidications

    This topical cream is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components in the preparation.

Warning & Precautions

    Fluticasone Propionate should not be used in the presence of preexisting skin atrophy and should not be used where infection is present at the treatment site. It should not be used in the treatment of rosacea and perioral dermatitis.

Side effects

    The adverse reactions of Fluticasone Propionate are usually mild, self-limiting and consist primarily of pruritus, burning, hypertrichosis, irritation etc.

Drug interaction

    No information is available.

Use in special groups

    Use in Pregnancy & Lactation: Pregnancy Category C. Caution should be exercised when this preparation is administered to a nursing woman.
    Use in Children: The safety & effectiveness of Flutica Cream in pediatric patients younger than 3 month of age have not been established.

Packing

    Each gram cream contains Fluticasone Propionate BP 0.5 mg.