oshudhkosh

Flupion 0.005%

Rx
Dosage form:
Ointment
Pack size:
10gm tube

৳ 50/unit

Pack: ৳ 50

At a glance

Fluticasone Propionate 0.005% Topical — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Fluticasone Propionate 0.005% Topical belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for treatment of skin conditions with inflammation and itching such as eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. It provide relief from pain, swelling, redness, and itching in several skin problems. Fluticasone Propionate 0.005% Topical is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with plenty of water in case of accidental contact. Avoid covering the treated area with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor. Using of the medicine may cause itching or burning sensation, irritation, redness, and swelling at the site of application. These side effects are temporary and usually go away with time. However, if they persist or worsen, let your doctor know. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine. It should not be used in children below 1 year of age. Fluticasone Propionate 0.005% Topical is a steroid medicine. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen and itchy due to skin conditions such as atopic eczema, allergic contact dermatitis, and psoriasis.

Indications

• Skin conditions with inflammation & itching

Mechanism of action

Fluticasone Propionate is a synthetic, trifluorinated corticosteroid that provides anti-inflammatory activity. It binds to glucocorticoid receptor and inhibits the migration of inflammatory mediator & cells (histamine, leukotrienes, mast cells, eosinophils etc).

Dosage

Adult Dose: Topical ointment Atopic Dermatitis, Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once or twice daily. Rub in gently. Reassess diagnosis if no improvements within 2 weeks Child Dose: Topical ointment Atopic Dermatitis, Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses Child > 1 year: Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once or twice daily.

Administration

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

Side effects

Common: • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

Precautions & warnings

No interaction found/established You have been prescribed Fluticasone Propionate 0.005% Topical for treating itchy, red rashes and skin irritation associated with skin conditions such as atopic eczema, allergic contact dermatitis, and psoriasis among others. Don't use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Don't apply it to broken or infected areas of skin, face, eyes or eyelids. Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects. If you think the area of skin you are treating has become infected you should stop using Fluticasone Propionate 0.005% Topical and consult your doctor. Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after two weeks of treatment.

Contraindications

Fluticasone Propionate ointment is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components in the preparation.

Drug interactions

May lead to increased plasma concentrations of fluticasone when used with CYP4503A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir.

Food interactions

No interaction found/established

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Fluticasone Propionate 0.005% Topical may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Fluticasone Propionate 0.005% Topical is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

No interaction found/established No interaction found/established

Common questions

Skin allergy by bacterial infection & suffering lot due to itching Apply flutivate cream twice daily n then revert Back after 15 days red skin with burning sensation Apply Flutivate cream twice daily for 3 daysSend pictures for diagnosis and treatment My palm skin of both hand and leg always tear up. Due which it gives lot of burning sensation. Kindly help Apply flutivate cream twice daily Forehead skin blackens. Im using sun screen lotion SP50 (Lashield). Also using skinbright+ Flutivate to remove blackness. But it starts becoming black within 2-3 days and Im repeating the same bleaching course every week. Please advise me permanent solution. Stop skinlite and flutivate Infection after forehead thred Infection after forehead threading. Applied Candid dusting powder. No any relief. Too much itching in the affected area. use flutivate cream-twice daily for 2wks I had a problem of skin under my eye. Its been a while skin will be dried and then layer of dried skin will peal of again its repeating. So please give a suggestion. Apply flutivate cream - once daily for 10days only over this area We use to use flutibact ointment for mosquito bite it is not currently available in market would like to know suitable replacement U can use flutivate cream White spot on baby's face since one month Avoid using any oil over the face. If persist then can use flutivate ointment twice daily for next week.

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.