What is Cutivate cream used to treat?

What is Cutivate cream used to treat?

This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, rash). Fluticasone reduces swelling (inflammation), itching, and redness. This medication is a medium-strength corticosteroid. It is available in several forms, including cream, ointment, and lotion.

How long can you use Cutivate cream?

This medicine is for short-term use only (4 weeks). Use Cutivate only until your skin condition clears up. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks of treatment.

Does Cutivate cream require a prescription?

Cutivate is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis and Corticosteriod-responsive Dermatoses. Cutivate may be used alone or with other medications. Cutivate belongs to a class of drugs called Corticosteroids, Topical.

Can Cutivate cream be used for acne?

Cutivate (fluticasone propionate cream) is a topical (for the skin) steroid used to treat inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis. Cutivate is not used to treat rosacea, severe acne, or viral skin infections such as chickenpox or herpes.

What do you need to know about Cutivate cream?

CUTIVATE® (fluticasone propionate cream) Cream, 0.05% contains fluticasone propionate [(6α,11β,16α,17α)-6,9,-difluoro-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-3-oxo-17-(1-oxopropoxy)androsta-1,4-diene-17-carbothioic acid, S-fluoromethyl ester], a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid, for topical dermatologic use.

What is the molecular weight of Cutivate ointment?

Fluticasone propionate has a molecular weight of 500.6. It is a white to off-white powder and is insoluble in water. Each gram of CUTIVATE Ointment contains fluticasone propionate 0.05 mg in a base of liquid paraffin, microcrystalline wax, propylene glycol, and sorbitan sesquioleate.

How much fluticasone is in Cutivate ointment?

It has the following structural formula: Fluticasone propionate has a molecular weight of 500.6. It is a white to off-white powder and is insoluble in water. Each gram of CUTIVATE Ointment contains fluticasone propionate 0.05 mg in a base of liquid paraffin, microcrystalline wax, propylene glycol, and sorbitan sesquioleate. Indications & Dosage

How often should I apply Cutivate ointment?

CUTIVATE Ointment is a medium potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in adult patients. Apply a thin film of CUTIVATE Ointment (fluticasone propionate ointment) to the affected skin areas twice daily.