Drug reference
Severe inflammatory skin disorders such as dermatitis and eczemas unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids | Psoriasis ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child 3 months–17 years: Apply 1–2 times a day, to be applied thinly ▶Adult: Apply 1–2 times a day, to be applied thinly POTENCY ▶Fluticasone cream 0.05%: potent. ▶Fluticasone ointment 0.005%: potent.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Cream CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 28 EXCIPIENTS: May contain Cetostearyl alcohol (including cetyl and stearyl alcohol), imidurea, propylene glycol ▶Fluticasone (Non-proprietary) Fluticasone propionate 500 microgram per 1 gram Fluticasone 0.05% cream | 30 gram P £5.08 DT = £4.24 ▶Cutivate (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) Fluticasone propionate 500 microgram per 1 gram Cutivate 0.05% cream | 15 gram P £2.27 DT = £2.27 | 30 gram P £4.24 DT = £4.24 Ointment CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 28 EXCIPIENTS: May contain Propylene glycol ▶Cutivate (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) Fluticasone propionate 50 microgram per 1 gram Cutivate 0.005% ointment | 15 gram P £2.27 DT = £2.27 | 30 gram P £4.24 DT = £4.24 eiiii F 1308
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Patients or carers should be given advice on application of fluticasone creams and ointments.
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Apply 1–2 times a day, to be applied thinly
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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