Lutisone 0.005% 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lutisone 0.005% is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Lutisone 0.005% 0.005% Ointment
Introduction
Lutisone 0.005% 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 sever ... Show more
Uses of Lutisone 0.005%
Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
Side effects of Lutisone 0.005%
Common
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Lutisone 0.005%
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.
How Lutisone 0.005% works
Lutisone 0.005% 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.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Lutisone 0.005% for treating itchy, red rashes and skin irritation associated with skin conditions such as atopic e ... Show more
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 si ... Show more
If you think the area of skin you are treating has become infected you should stop using Lutisone 0.005% and consult your doctor.
Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after two weeks of treatment.
Topical ointment
Atopic Dermatitis, Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses
Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once or twice daily.
Rub in ... Show more
Child Dose
Topical ointment
Atopic Dermatitis, Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses
Child > 1 year: Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once or twice ... Show more
Contraindication
Fluticasone Propionate ointment is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components in the preparation.
Mode of Action
Fluticasone Propionate is a synthetic, trifluorinated corticosteroid that provides anti-inflammatory activity. It binds to glucocorticoid receptor and ... Show more
Precaution
Fluticasone Propionate ointment may cause local cutaneous adverse reactions. If irritation develops, Fluticasone Propionate ointment should be discont ... Show more
Side Effect
1-10%
Pruritus (2.9%),Dryness (1.2%),Skin irritation: (3%),Eczema (1%),Telangiectasia (2-5%),Numbness of fingers (1%)
<1%
Burning,Folliculitis,Ac ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Interaction
May lead to increased plasma concentrations of fluticasone when used with CYP4503A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir.
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