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Cutivate Cream (active ingredient: fluticasone propionate) is a prescription topical corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation, itching, redness, and irritation caused by certain skin conditions.

It is applied directly to the affected skin and is generally used for corticosteroid-responsive skin disorders, including forms of eczema and atopic dermatitis. Some product labels outside the U.S. also include psoriasis among its uses.

What Is Cutivate Cream Used For?

Atopic Dermatitis

Cutivate Cream may be used to treat atopic dermatitis, also called atopic eczema.

Atopic dermatitis is a long-term inflammatory skin condition. It often causes periods when symptoms become worse, called flare-ups.

Symptoms may include:

  • Itching
  • Redness
  • Dryness
  • Rough or scaly skin
  • Swelling
  • Cracking
  • Irritated patches

Cutivate helps calm the inflammation that causes these symptoms.

Helps Reduce Itching

Itching is one of the most common and uncomfortable symptoms of atopic dermatitis.

Scratching can further damage the skin and make irritation worse.

Fluticasone helps reduce inflammation in the affected skin, which can decrease itching and make the skin feel more comfortable.

Helps Reduce Redness and Swelling

During an eczema flare, the skin may become red, swollen, warm, or irritated.

Cutivate reduces the inflammatory response and can help these areas become less red and swollen.

Eczema

Cutivate Cream may also be prescribed for other forms of eczema that respond to topical corticosteroids.

Eczema is a broad term for conditions that cause inflamed, itchy, or irritated skin.

Affected skin may become:

  • Dry
  • Cracked
  • Flaky
  • Red
  • Thickened
  • Itchy
  • Sore

Cutivate can help control these symptoms during a flare.

Psoriasis

Cutivate Cream may be used for certain forms of psoriasis depending on the specific product labeling and the recommendation of your healthcare provider.

Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition in which skin cells build up more quickly than normal.

This can lead to:

  • Raised plaques
  • Red or inflamed skin
  • Thickened areas
  • Scaling
  • Itching
  • Skin discomfort

Topical corticosteroids such as fluticasone can reduce inflammation and may make plaques less red, thick, itchy, and irritated.

How Cutivate Cream Works

Cutivate Cream belongs to a class of medicines called topical corticosteroids.

Fluticasone propionate acts mainly in the skin where the cream is applied.

Reduces the Inflammatory Response

Inflammation causes the body to release substances that contribute to redness, swelling, itching, and irritation.

Fluticasone reduces the production and activity of these inflammatory substances.

As inflammation decreases, the skin may become less swollen, itchy, and uncomfortable.

Suppresses Local Immune Activity

Some inflammatory skin conditions involve an overactive immune response in the skin.

Fluticasone reduces this local immune activity.

This can help calm flare-ups of conditions such as eczema and atopic dermatitis.

Narrows Small Blood Vessels

Topical corticosteroids also cause small blood vessels in the skin to narrow.

This effect, called vasoconstriction, can help reduce redness and swelling in inflamed areas.

Helps Break the Itch-Scratch Cycle

Inflamed skin often becomes itchy.

Scratching may damage the skin barrier, which can increase irritation and lead to even more itching.

By reducing inflammation and itching, Cutivate may help interrupt this itch-scratch cycle and allow the skin to recover.

What to Expect During Treatment

Cutivate Cream usually works gradually as inflammation decreases.

You may notice improvement in itching, redness, and irritation before the skin completely returns to normal.

The speed of improvement depends on:

  • The condition being treated
  • How severe the flare is
  • Where the affected skin is located
  • How consistently the medication is used
  • Your individual response to treatment

Use Cutivate exactly as prescribed, even if improvement is not immediate.

Cutivate Is Applied Directly to the Skin

Cutivate Cream is a topical medicine, meaning it is applied directly to the affected area rather than taken by mouth.

This allows fluticasone to act mainly where inflammation is present.

However, some corticosteroids can still be absorbed through the skin, especially when large areas are treated, the medication is used for a long time, or the treated area is covered.

This is why Cutivate should be used only in the amount and for the length of time recommended by your healthcare provider.

Cutivate Is Not an Antifungal or Antibiotic

Cutivate reduces inflammation, but it does not directly kill bacteria or fungi.

If a rash is caused mainly by an infection, a different treatment may be needed.

Tell your healthcare provider if the affected area becomes increasingly painful, warm, swollen, crusted, or develops drainage or pus.

Cutivate Does Not Permanently Cure Chronic Skin Conditions

Cutivate can help control symptoms during a flare, but it does not permanently cure conditions such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, or psoriasis.

These conditions may improve and then return later.

Your healthcare provider may recommend moisturizers, trigger avoidance, or other maintenance treatments to help reduce future flare-ups.

Use the Lowest Effective Amount

Topical corticosteroids are generally used in the smallest amount needed to control symptoms.

Using more cream than prescribed does not usually make the condition improve faster and can increase the risk of side effects such as skin thinning or increased corticosteroid absorption.

Important Treatment Reminder

Apply Cutivate Cream only to the areas recommended by your healthcare provider and use it for the prescribed treatment period.

Do not apply it to other skin conditions, large areas of the body, or sensitive areas such as the face, groin, or underarms unless your healthcare provider specifically tells you to do so.

Cutivate Cream is a topical corticosteroid applied directly to affected skin. It helps reduce inflammation, redness, itching, and irritation caused by corticosteroid-responsive skin conditions.

Use Cutivate exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. The amount, frequency, and treatment length depend on the condition being treated and how your skin responds.

Clean and Dry the Treatment Area

Before applying Cutivate, gently clean the affected skin if needed and pat it completely dry.

Avoid scrubbing the area, especially if the skin is already inflamed or irritated.

Wash your hands before applying the cream unless your hands are the area being treated.

Apply Only a Thin Layer

Place a small amount of Cutivate Cream on the affected skin.

Spread it gently until a thin, even layer covers the treatment area. You do not need a thick coating for the medication to work.

Using more cream than prescribed will not make the skin heal faster and may increase the risk of side effects.

How Often to Apply Cutivate

Cutivate Cream may be prescribed once or twice daily, depending on the condition being treated.

If you are told to use it twice a day, applying it once in the morning and once in the evening is usually a practical schedule.

Follow the exact instructions provided by your healthcare provider rather than increasing the number of applications on your own.

Rub the Cream in Gently

Gently massage the cream into the affected skin until it is evenly distributed.

Do not rub aggressively, because this may make irritated skin more uncomfortable.

Allow the cream to absorb before putting clothing over the area.

Wash Your Hands Afterward

Wash your hands after applying Cutivate unless your hands are being treated.

This reduces the chance of accidentally transferring the medication to your eyes, mouth, face, or other areas.

Avoid the Eyes, Nose, and Mouth

Cutivate Cream is for external use on the skin only.

Keep it away from:

  • The eyes
  • Inside the nose
  • The mouth
  • Other mucous membranes

If the medication accidentally gets into one of these areas, rinse thoroughly with water.

Be Careful With Sensitive Areas

Do not routinely apply Cutivate to the face, groin, underarms, or other areas where the skin is thin unless your healthcare provider specifically tells you to do so.

These areas may absorb more corticosteroid and may be more likely to develop side effects.

Do Not Cover the Area Unless Directed

Do not cover treated skin with a bandage, plastic wrap, tight dressing, or other occlusive covering unless instructed by your healthcare provider.

Covering the area can increase the amount of fluticasone absorbed through the skin and may raise the risk of corticosteroid side effects.

Use Cutivate Only for the Condition Prescribed

Do not use Cutivate on a different rash simply because it looks similar.

Some fungal, bacterial, or viral skin infections can resemble eczema or dermatitis but may require completely different treatment.

Using a corticosteroid on the wrong condition can sometimes make an infection harder to recognize or control.

Do Not Use It on Broken or Infected Skin Without Advice

Avoid applying Cutivate to open wounds, severely damaged skin, or an untreated infection unless your healthcare provider specifically recommends it.

Tell your healthcare provider if the treatment area develops increasing pain, warmth, swelling, pus, crusting, or other possible signs of infection.

Use the Smallest Amount Needed

Apply only enough cream to lightly cover the affected skin.

Using large amounts, treating very large areas, or using Cutivate for a long time can increase the amount of corticosteroid absorbed into the body.

This may increase the risk of skin thinning and other corticosteroid-related effects.

How Long to Use Cutivate

The length of treatment depends on your condition and response.

For some inflammatory skin conditions, treatment may only be needed for a short period. If your symptoms improve, your healthcare provider may tell you to stop using the cream.

If your skin does not improve within the expected treatment period, contact your healthcare provider rather than continuing the cream indefinitely.

Do Not Automatically Use It for 4 Weeks

The statement that Cutivate should always be used for up to 4 weeks is too general.

Some conditions may improve sooner, while other situations may require a different treatment plan. Use Cutivate only for the duration recommended for your specific condition.

If You Miss an Application

If you forget to apply Cutivate, use it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next scheduled application.

If the next dose is close, skip the missed application and return to your normal schedule.

Do not apply extra cream to make up for the missed dose.

Moisturizers and Skin Care

Your healthcare provider may recommend using a moisturizer along with Cutivate, especially for eczema or atopic dermatitis.

If you use both products, allow enough time between applications so one product does not immediately dilute or spread the other. Follow the schedule recommended by your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Watch for Skin Changes

Contact your healthcare provider if you notice:

  • Severe burning or stinging
  • Worsening redness
  • Significant swelling
  • Skin thinning
  • Stretch marks
  • Changes in skin color
  • Signs of infection
  • A rash that continues to spread

These symptoms may mean the treatment needs to be reviewed.

Important Treatment Reminder

Apply Cutivate Cream in a thin layer once or twice daily as prescribed. Use only enough to cover the affected skin, avoid sensitive areas unless directed, and do not cover the treatment area with a tight dressing.

Do not use more cream, apply it more often, or continue treatment longer than recommended.

Common Side Effects of Cutivate Cream (Fluticasone):

  • Burning or stinging of treated skin
  • Increased hair growth
  • Itching
  • Lightheadedness
  • Rash
  • Skin redness

Serious Side Effects of Cutivate Cream (Fluticasone):

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Hives
  • Increased body hair
  • Menstrual changes
  • Mood changes
  • Muscle weakness
  • Nausea
  • Severe skin irritation after using the medicine
  • Sexual changes
  • Skin pain
  • Skin tenderness
  • Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
  • Thinning or discolored skin
  • Tiredness
  • Weight gain (especially in your face, upper back, and torso)

Cutivate Cream (Fluticasone) is available in the following forms and strength:

Fluticasone: Cream

  • 0.05%

Allergic Reactions

Do not use Cutivate Cream if you are allergic to fluticasone propionate or any of the other ingredients in the product.

Stop using the cream and contact your healthcare provider if you develop severe irritation, swelling, rash, or other signs of an allergic reaction.

Skin Infections

Tell your healthcare provider if you have a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection in the area being treated.

Topical corticosteroids can reduce the skin’s immune response and may make an infection harder to recognize. If an infection develops or gets worse during treatment, your healthcare provider may need to prescribe an appropriate antimicrobial treatment or adjust your Cutivate therapy.

HPA Axis Suppression

Although Cutivate is applied to the skin, some fluticasone can be absorbed into the body.

Using topical corticosteroids over large areas, for long periods, on damaged skin, or under an occlusive dressing can increase absorption. In some cases, this may temporarily suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which controls the body’s natural production of corticosteroid hormones.

Children may be more sensitive to this effect because they have a larger skin surface area compared with their body weight.

Cushing’s Syndrome and Other Systemic Effects

Excessive absorption of topical corticosteroids may rarely cause systemic corticosteroid effects, including Cushing’s syndrome, high blood sugar, or reduced adrenal function.

The risk is higher when large amounts are used, large areas of skin are treated, treatment continues for a long time, or the skin is covered after application. Use only the amount and treatment duration prescribed by your healthcare provider.

Skin Thinning and Other Skin Changes

Long-term or excessive use of Cutivate may cause changes in the treated skin.

Possible effects include:

  • Skin thinning
  • Stretch marks
  • Changes in skin color
  • Increased visibility of small blood vessels
  • Increased hair growth
  • Irritation or dryness

These reactions are more likely with prolonged use or treatment of sensitive skin areas.

Do Not Cover the Treated Skin

Do not cover the treated area with a bandage, plastic wrap, or other occlusive dressing unless your healthcare provider specifically tells you to do so.

Covering the skin can increase the amount of fluticasone absorbed into the body and may raise the risk of both local and systemic side effects.

Use Caution on the Face, Groin, and Underarms

The skin on the face, groin, and underarms is thinner and may absorb corticosteroids more easily.

Do not apply Cutivate Cream to these areas unless your healthcare provider specifically tells you to.

Avoid the Eyes

Keep Cutivate Cream away from your eyes.

Topical corticosteroids are not intended for use in the eyes. If the cream accidentally gets into your eyes, rinse them thoroughly with water.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have glaucoma, cataracts, or another eye condition, particularly if treatment is needed near the eyes.

Do Not Use for Longer Than Recommended

Use Cutivate for only the length of time prescribed.

Using the medication for longer than necessary can increase the risk of skin thinning, stretch marks, changes in pigmentation, and systemic corticosteroid effects.

If your condition does not improve within the expected treatment period, contact your healthcare provider instead of continuing treatment on your own.

Children May Be More Sensitive to Corticosteroids

Children can absorb proportionally greater amounts of topical corticosteroids through their skin than adults.

This can make them more susceptible to HPA axis suppression and other systemic effects, particularly when large areas are treated or treatment continues for several weeks.

Use Cutivate in children only as directed by a healthcare provider.

Tell Your Healthcare Provider About Other Medications

Before starting Cutivate, tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you use, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, vitamins, supplements, and other corticosteroid medications.

Using several corticosteroid products at the same time may increase overall corticosteroid exposure.

Weakened Immune System

Tell your healthcare provider if you have a weakened immune system or are being treated with medications that suppress immune function.

Because corticosteroids reduce local immune and inflammatory responses, infections may require closer monitoring during treatment.

Irritation or Worsening Symptoms

Some people may develop burning, dryness, redness, itching, or irritation where the cream is applied.

Stop using Cutivate and contact your healthcare provider if you develop severe or persistent irritation, a worsening rash, swelling, or signs of hypersensitivity.

Watch for Signs of Infection

Contact your healthcare provider if the treated area becomes increasingly:

  • Red or swollen
  • Painful or warm
  • Crusted
  • Draining or producing pus
  • Slow to heal

These symptoms may indicate an infection that requires separate treatment.

Important Treatment Reminder

Use Cutivate Cream only on the areas and for the condition prescribed by your healthcare provider. Apply a thin layer, avoid using large amounts or treating large areas unless instructed, and do not cover the treated skin with a dressing.

Using Cutivate correctly and for the shortest appropriate treatment period can help control inflammation while reducing the risk of corticosteroid-related side effects.

Is Cutivate Cream a prescription medication?

Yes. Cutivate Cream is a prescription topical corticosteroid. It should be used only for the skin condition for which it was prescribed and according to your healthcare provider’s instructions.

Are there alternatives to Cutivate Cream?

Yes. Other treatments are available for corticosteroid-responsive skin conditions. Depending on the type, severity, and location of your skin condition, your healthcare provider may recommend another topical corticosteroid with a different strength or a non-steroid treatment. The best alternative depends on the condition being treated, where the rash is located, how severe the inflammation is, your age, how long treatment is expected to continue, and how your skin has responded to previous treatments. Do not replace Cutivate with another corticosteroid on your own because topical steroids can differ significantly in strength and appropriate use.

How long should I use Cutivate Cream?

Cutivate Cream is generally intended for short-term treatment. The exact treatment length depends on your skin condition and how quickly it responds. For atopic dermatitis, treatment should be stopped once the condition is under control. If your skin does not improve within about 2 weeks, contact your healthcare provider so the diagnosis and treatment can be reassessed. You may not need to continue treatment for a full 4 weeks if your symptoms improve sooner.

Can I use Cutivate Cream for longer than 4 weeks?

Do not continue Cutivate for longer than recommended without speaking with your healthcare provider. In pediatric patients, the safety and effectiveness of using fluticasone propionate cream for longer than 4 weeks have not been established. Longer or excessive use of topical corticosteroids may increase the risk of side effects, including skin thinning and increased absorption of corticosteroid into the body. Your healthcare provider should decide whether continued treatment is appropriate.

What should I do if my skin is not improving?

If your condition does not improve within the expected treatment period, or if it becomes worse, contact your healthcare provider. Do not simply apply more cream or use it more frequently. A rash that does not respond to Cutivate may need to be reassessed because another skin condition, including an infection, could require different treatment.

Can I stop Cutivate when my skin improves?

For short courses of Cutivate Cream, treatment can generally be stopped once the skin condition is controlled, according to the treatment plan provided by your healthcare provider. The prescribing information specifically recommends discontinuing the cream if control is achieved before 4 weeks. If you have been using a topical corticosteroid for a prolonged period or over a large area, ask your healthcare provider how to stop treatment appropriately.

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Generic name:

Fluticasone

Formulation:

Cream

Strength(s):

0.05%

Quantities Available:

30g

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How much Cutivate Cream can I order at once from a Canadian pharmacy?

When ordering Cutivate Cream (fluticasone) from a Canadian pharmacy, you can typically purchase up to a 90-day supply at one time, which is common for prescription medications to ensure adequate management of chronic conditions without frequent refills.

Here’s what you need to know:

Dosage and Quantity: Cutivate Cream is commonly applied to the affected area(s) once or twice daily. The amount required depends on the area of the skin being treated and the prescribed frequency of application.

For example: If you are prescribed to apply a thin layer of the cream twice daily, you might use approximately 1 gram per application, totaling 2 grams per day. For a 90-day supply, this means you will order 180 grams of the cream (2 grams per day x 90 days).

Do you sell fluticasone?

Yes, we sell fluticasone at our pharmacy, and you can enjoy low prices. However, to purchase fluticasone, you will need a valid prescription from your healthcare provider. We require this to dispense the medication safely and appropriately. You can provide your prescription by mailing, faxing, or uploading it through your online account.

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Yes, we ship Cutivate Cream (fluticasone) to both the United States and Puerto Rico.

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