About Flutivate Ointment
Flutivate Ointment is used to treat itching, swelling, and irritation in skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, lichen planus (a type of rash), and lupus.
Flutivate Ointment contains Fluticasone propionate, which works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation. Thus, it helps in treating various skin inflammatory conditions.
Flutivate Ointment is for external use only. In some cases, Flutivate Ointment may cause side effects such as itching, burning sensation, redness, irritation, and light-headedness. If the side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Flutivate Ointment or have any other skin infection, cuts, broken skin or itchy skin that is not inflamed or red. Consult your doctor if you are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Uses of Flutivate Ointment
Flutivate Ointment is used in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, lichen Planus (a type of rash), and lupus. The detailed uses of Flutivate Ointment are as follows:
- Eczema Treatment: Flutivate Ointment is commonly used to relieve symptoms of eczema, such as itching, redness, and inflammation on the skin.
- Psoriasis Management: Flutivate Ointment can help in managing psoriasis by reducing plaques and scaling, leading to improved skin appearance and comfort.
- Allergic Reactions: Flutivate Ointment can be applied to the skin to treat allergic reactions, alleviating discomfort and decreasing the skin’s inflammatory response.
- Dermatitis Relief: Flutivate Ointment is effective in treating various types of dermatitis, particularly contact dermatitis, by soothing irritation and promoting healing.
- Autoimmune Skin Conditions: Flutivate Ointment is sometimes prescribed for autoimmune-related skin conditions, helping to reduce symptoms associated with these disorders.
Key Benefits
- Helps reduce redness, swelling, and itching associated with inflammatory skin conditions.
- Provides relief from discomfort caused by psoriasis, eczema, and contact dermatitis.
- Improves healing and appearance of affected skin areas.
- Helps control flare-ups in chronic autoimmune skin disorders such as lichen planus and lupus.
Directions for Use
- Use Flutivate Ointment twice daily; however, follow your doctor’s advice regarding the dosage and duration.
- Apply Flutivate Ointment as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area and rub in gently.
- Flutivate Ointment is only for external use.
- Wash your hands before and after using Flutivate Ointment if your hands are not the affected area.
How Flutivate Ointment Works
Flutivate Ointment includes Fluticasone propionate, a corticosteroid which works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation. Thus, Flutivate Ointment aids in treating various skin inflammatory conditions.
Safety Advice
What if I have taken an overdose of Flutivate Ointment
An overdose of Flutivate Ointment may cause blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin. Seek medical help if an overdose is suspected.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Skin Care and Clothing:
- Wear loose-fitting clothing to reduce sweating and irritation.
- Avoid scratching or picking the affected skin to prevent worsening of the condition.
Personal Hygiene:
- Do not share towels, combs, bed sheets, shoes, or socks with others.
- Wash bed sheets and towels regularly to maintain cleanliness.
Dietary Measures:
- Choose natural foods and whole grains instead of processed items.
- Avoid processed foods high in sugar and fat, as they may increase inflammation.
- Limit salt intake and prefer natural anti-inflammatory herbs or spices such as garlic, ginger, and turmeric.
- Limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine consumption.
How Soon It Starts Working
The time required for Flutivate Ointment to start to work: The exact onset time of Flutivate Ointment has not been clinically established.
The time for which the effects of Flutivate Ointment last: The duration of Flutivate Ointment’s effect is clinically not established.
What if you forget to take Flutivate Ointment
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. Do not apply an extra amount to make up for the missed dose.
Storage
• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep out of sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain – To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Drug Warnings
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Flutivate Ointment, have a skin infection, broken skin, cuts or itchy skin that is not inflamed or red.
- Consult your doctor if you are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
- If you have a relapse of your condition within two weeks of quitting therapy, consult your doctor.
- Avoid contact of Flutivate Ointment with the nose, mouth, or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly.
- Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, hyperadrenocorticism (excess of adrenocortical hormones), infections, and ocular toxicities.
Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions were found/established.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found/established.
Drug-Disease Interaction: No interactions were found/established.
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
[CORTICOSTEROIDS]
FAQs
Flutivate Ointment is used to treat itching, swelling, and irritation in skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, lichen planus (a type of rash), and lupus.
Flutivate Ointment decreases swelling, redness, and itching by preventing the generation of chemical messengers in the body that induce inflammation. As a result, Flutivate Ointment assists in treating various inflammatory skin disorders.
Long-term use of Flutivate Ointment can thin your skin and develop stretch marks. Therefore, use Flutivate Ointment only for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor.
| Weight | 25 g |
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