Lutica Cream
Fluticasone Propionate 0.005% Topical
0.05% w/w
Panas Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
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| Retail Price | 120.00 NPR |
Indications
Lutica Cream is used for:
Psoriasis, Eczema, Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
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.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Fluticasone Propionate ointment is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components in the preparation.
Precautions
Fluticasone Propionate ointment may cause local cutaneous adverse reactions. If irritation develops, Fluticasone Propionate ointment should be discontinued. Fluticasone Propionate ointment should not be used in the presence of preexisting skin atrophy and should not be used where infection is present at the treatment site. This should not be used in the treatment of rosacea and perioral dermatitis.
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
May lead to increased plasma concentrations of fluticasone when used with CYP4503A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Fluticasone Propionate 0.005% Topical :
1-10%
Pruritus (2.9%),Dryness (1.2%),Skin irritation: (3%),Eczema (1%),Telangiectasia (2-5%),Numbness of fingers (1%)
<1%
Burning,Folliculitis,Acneiform lesions,Urticaria,Hypertrichosis,Lightheadedness,Viral,Warts,Impetigo,Skin infection
Frequency Not Defined
Striae,Pigmentation changes,HPA suppression (with higher potency used >2 wk),Erythema,Cushing syndrome,Sepsis,Hemorrhage reported,Edema/swelling
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).
Note
Lutica 0.05% w/w Cream manufactured by Panas Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Fluticasone Propionate 0.005% Topical. Lutica is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Lutica Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.