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Flutiderm 0.005% (Ointment)

Manufactured by: Drug International Ltd.

Fluticasone Propionate 0.005% Topical Similar medicine

Flutiderm 0.005% is indicated for

  • Psoriasis
  • Eczema
  • Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses

Precautions and warnings

Fluticasone Propionate ointment can sometimes cause skin reactions. If your skin becomes irritated, stop using the ointment. Do not use this medication on areas where the skin is already thin or damaged, or where there is an infection. Also, do not use it to treat rosacea or perioral dermatitis.

Side-effects

  • The adverse reactions of Fluticasone Propionate ointment are usually mild
  • self-limiting
  • and consist primarily of pruritus
  • burning
  • hypertrichosis
  • increased erythema
  • hives
  • irritation
  • and lightheadedness. Each of these events occurred individually in less than 1% of patients. The following additional local adverse reactions have been reported infrequently with Fluticasone Propionate ointment - dryness
  • folliculitis
  • acneiform
  • eruptions
  • hypopigmentation
  • perioral dermatitis
  • allergic contact dermatitis
  • secondary infection
  • skin atrophy
  • striae
  • and miliaria.

Drug Interactions

Using fluticasone with CYP3A4 inhibitors like ritonavir can raise the amount of fluticasone in your blood.

Contraindications

Fluticasone Propionate ointment should not be used by people who have ever had an allergic reaction to any of its ingredients.

Mode of actions

Fluticasone has a special chemical bond called a fluorocarbothioate ester at its C17 position. When used on the skin, it strongly reduces inflammation and narrows blood vessels, but it does not significantly affect the body’s hormone (HPA) system.

Dosage & Administration

Apply a thin film of Fluticasone Propionate ointment to the affected skin areas twice daily. Rub in gently.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.

Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.

This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.

Pack Size & Price

10gm tube Price : ৳90

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