Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 19, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Cutivate
Available Dosage Forms:
- Cream
- Lotion
- Ointment
Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Intermediate
Pharmacologic Class: Fluticasone
Uses for fluticasone
Fluticasone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions (eg, atopic dermatitis). Fluticasone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
Fluticasone is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using fluticasone
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For fluticasone, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to fluticasone or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of fluticasone topical cream or lotion in children 3 months of age and older. However, because of fluticasone's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children may absorb large amounts through the skin, which can cause serious side effects. If your child is using fluticasone, follow your doctor's instructions very carefully.
Use of fluticasone ointment is not recommended in children.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of fluticasone topical in the elderly.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at al...
