Fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream is one of a group of drugs known as corticosteroids, which have a high anti-inflammatory effect when used topically.
Fluticasone cream - strength
Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids. It works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching.
Fluticasone cream - ingridients
Each 100 g of cream contains 0.05 g of fluticasone propionate. Other ingredients: macrogoal cetostearyl ether, cetostearyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, petroleum jelly, purified water, propylene glycol (E-1520), citric acid monohydrate, anhydrous disodium phosphate, imidazolidinylurea.
Fluticasone cream over the counter
This drug is available with a doctor's prescription. In our Mexican pharmacy you can send us the prescription by e-mail. You can also get a prescription from our pharmacist - contact us in a way that is convenient for you.
Fluticasone cream: uses
The drug is used to treat:
- topically used to reduce inflammation and relieve itching, redness, dryness, and flaking associated with various skin conditions, including psoriasis.
- Severe forms of atopic eczema.
- single foci of chronic stationary forms of psoriasis vulgaris (psoriasis).
Fluticasone cream for babies
Fluticasone cream can be used for patients from 3 months of age and older.
How to use Fluticasone cream?
How to use:
- Apply a thin layer to the affected areas of the skin.
- Do not use under an occlusive dressing.
- Application to the eyelid is possible, but avoid direct contact with the eyes to avoid the risk of local irritation, glaucoma, or cataracts.
- To avoid bacterial infections, clean the skin before each repeated application of the cream.
Dosage:
For the treatment of skin conditions that respond to therapy with potent topical corticosteroids and are suitable because of their severity. Apply a thin layer to the affected skin twice a day.
Fluticasone cream for eczema
Once daily application is usually sufficient to treat eczema.
Maximum body surface area treated: 50%.
Maximum amount applied per week: 150 g cream (equivalent to 75 mg fluticasone propionate). The duration of treatment is 2 to 4 weeks.
Fluticasone cream for lips
The drug can be used on and around the skin of the lips. It is enough to apply 1-2 times a day to relieve symptoms. Use after prescription and only as directed by your doctor.
Fluticasone cream - side effects
The drug may cause side effects:
- Opportunistic secondary infection, especially in intertriginous areas and under occlusal dressings
- Prolonged or extensive use of corticosteroids may be enough to cause systemic absorption and thus suppression of adrenal function
- More likely in infants and children and under occlusive dressings (in infants, diapers may act as airtight dressings).
- Prolonged or extensive use of corticosteroids may be enough to cause systemic absorption and thus suppression of adrenal function
- More likely in infants and children and under occlusive dressings (in infants, diapers may act as airtight dressings).
- Delayed weight gain/stunted growth in children
- High blood pressure; Osteoporosis;
- Cataracts; Glaucoma; Blurred vision
- Itching; Local burning of the skin; Allergic contact dermatitis
- Exacerbations of major symptoms
- Pustular psoriasis; Erythema; Skin rash; Urticaria
- Steroid pimples
Consult a physician immediately if any undesirable reactions occur
Contraindications
The drug should not be used when:
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Hypersensitivity to fluticasone (propionate)
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Rosacea
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Juvenile acne
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Rosacea arthritis (perioral) dermatitis
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Primary viral skin infections, e.g., herpes simplex, varicella
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Itching without inflammation
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Perianal and genital itching
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Primary skin infections caused by fungi or bacteria
The list of contraindications is not complete, and it is recommended that you consult your doctor before using.
"How should I store or dispose of this medicine"?
Store this medicine in its original container, tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature and away from excessive heat and moisture (do not store in the bathroom). Do not freeze it.
It is important to keep all medicines out of the reach of children because many containers (such as weekly pill boxes, and containers with eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers) are not airtight. To protect them from poisoning, always use protective caps and immediately put medications in a safe place, high up, out of sight and reach.
How to buy Fluticasone cream online?
The price of Fluticasone cream in our pharmacy is fixed and presented on the page, you can ask the pharmacists for more information
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