Flutivate Ointment 20 gm

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. Psoriasis is a skin condition characterised by flaky patches of skin covered with scales. Eczema is a skin disorder that causes dry, red, itchy, and rough skin. Contact dermatitis is a skin condition triggered by contact with allergens.

Flutivate Ointment includes Fluticasone propionate, a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties on the skin. It reduces swelling, redness, and itching by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation. Thus, Flutivate Ointment aids 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, increased erythema (redness of the skin), urticaria (skin rash), irritation, and light-headedness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, 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. Also, inform the doctor if you are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Flutivate Ointment should be used under the supervision of a paediatrician.

Treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Contact Dermatitis, Lichen Planus (a type of rash), and Lupus

Flutivate Ointment is used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, lichen planus (a type of rash), and lupus. Flutivate Ointment contains Fluticasone propionate, which reduces swelling, redness, and itching by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation. Thus, Flutivate Ointment aids in treating skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis.

Flutivate Ointment is only for external use. Apply Flutivate Ointment as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as prescribed by the doctor. Wash your hands before and after using Flutivate Ointment if your hands are not in the affected area.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Itching

• Burning sensation

• Increased erythema (redness of the skin)

• Urticaria (skin rash)

• Irritation

• Light-headedness

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.

Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions were found/established.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, hyperadrenocorticism (excess of adrenocortical hormones), infections, and ocular toxicities.

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• Wear loose-fitting clothing to avoid increased sweating and the spread of infection.

• Avoid scratching the infected skin area as it might spread the infection to other body parts.

• Towels, combs, bed sheets, shoes, and socks should not be shared with others.

• Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.

• Limit or avoid the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

• Do not scratch or pick at the affected region to avoid infecting it.

• Choose natural foods and grains over processed items. Limiting starch intake may also help reduce inflammation.

• Processed foods and foods heavy in sugar and fat should be avoided because they might induce inflammation.

• Limit your salt intake and choose natural anti-inflammatory agents like herbs or spices like garlic, ginger, and turmeric.

• Avoid contact of Flutivate Ointment with the nose, mouth, or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly.

Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a skin disorder characterised by flaky patches of skin covered with scales. It is a long-term (chronic) condition that often involves periods of none or mild symptoms followed by periods of severe symptoms. The severity of psoriasis varies widely across individuals.

Eczema: Eczema is a condition in which the skin becomes red, swollen, and irritated, occasionally with small blisters resulting from direct skin irritation or an allergic reaction to an external factor.

Dermatitis: Dermatitis is a rash that appears red and itchy after coming into contact with allergens. When the allergen causing the problem is identified and avoided, dermatitis usually improves or disappears completely.

Lichen planus: Lichen planus is an inflammatory disease of the skin and mucous membranes. Lichen planus shows as purplish, itchy, flat-topped pimples on the skin. It produces lacy, white patches on mucous membranes, such as the mouth, often with painful ulcers.

Lupus: Lupus is an inflammatory disease that occurs when the immune system attacks the body’s tissues. Lupus can induce inflammation in various physiological systems, including the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs.