Cutivate 0.005% W/W Ointment
v5
GlaxoSmithKline
fluticasone propionate
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
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• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
What is in this leaflet:
1 What Cutivate is and what it is used for
2 What you need to know before you use Cutivate
3 How to use Cutivate
4 Possible side effects
5 HowtostoreCutivate
6 Contents of the pack and other information
Cutivate contains a medicine called fluticasone propionate. It belongs to group of medicines called steroids. It helps to reduce swelling and irritation. Cutivate is used to help reduce the redness and itchiness of certain skin problems.
Using this medicine
• Apply a thin layer of Cutivate up to 2 times a day. This may be reduced as your skin begins to get better.
• This ointment is for use on your skin only.
• Do not use on large areas of the body for a long time (such as every day for many weeks or months) - unless your doctor tells you to.
• The germs that cause infections like warm and moist conditions under dressings so always clean the skin before a fresh dressing is put on.
• If you are applying the ointment on someone else make sure you wash your hands after use or wear disposable plastic gloves.
• If your skin problem does not improve, talk to your doctor.
Guidance on how to apply the ointment
1 Wash your hands.
2 Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) and gently rub into the skin until it has all disappeared. You can measure how much Cutivate to use with your fingertip. For children you will need to use less ointment but still use an adult finger to measure out the fingertip unit. This picture shows one fingertip unit.
For adults these skin problems include eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, insect bites or 'prickly heat'.
For infants and children it is used for dermatitis that has not responded to milder steroid creams or ointments, following doctors advice.
3 Unless you are meant to apply the ointment to your hands as a part of the treatment, wash them again after using the ointment.
For an adult
Do not use Cutivate:
• if you are allergic to fluticasone propionate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in Section 6)
• on an infant under 3 months
• to treat any of the following skin problems, it could makethem worse:
- acne
- severe flushing of skin on and around your nose (rosacea)
- spotty red rash around your mouth (perioral dermatitis)
- itching around your back passage or private parts
- infected skin (unless the infection is being treated with an anti-infective medicine at the same time).
- itchy skin which is not inflamed Do not use if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Cutivate.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Cutivate if:
• you have previously had an allergic reaction with another steroid
• you are applying the ointment under an airtight dressing, including a child's nappy. These dressings make it easier for the active ingredient to pass through the skin. It is possible to accidentally end up using too much ointment.
• you have psoriasis, your doctor will want to see you more often.
If you are not sure if the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Other medicines and Cutivate Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicine, especially if you are taking ritonavir and itraconazole medications.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Cutivate Ointment contains propylene glycol Propylene glycol may cause local skin irritation.
[3 How to use Cutivate
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Face and neck;
1'h fingertip wits. Back: 7 fingertip units. Front: 7 fingertip units. One aim (not including the hand):
3 fingertip units.
Both sides of one hand:
Do not worry if you find you need a little more or less than this. It is only a rough guide.
For a child
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Number of fingertip units needed | |||||
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Child's age |
Face and neck |
Arm and hand |
Leg and foot |
Front |
Back including buttocks |
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3-6 months |
1 / |
1 / | |||
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1-2 years |
1 / |
1 / | |||
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3-5 years |
1 / |
3 / | |||
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6-10 years |
2 |
2 / |
41/2 |
3 / | |
• Do not use it on infants under 3 months of age.
• A doctor will provide expert advice on treating your child's skin problem.
• If the child's skin problem does not improve in7to14 days, talk to your doctor.
• It should not be used every day for more than 4weeks.
If you apply Cutivate to your face You should only apply the ointment to your face if your doctor tells you to. The ointment should not be used for too long as the skin on your face thins easily. Do not let the ointment get into your eyes.
If you use more Cutivate than you should
If, by mistake on afew occasionsyou use more than you should, do not worry. If you apply a lot or if a lot is accidentally swallowed, it could makeyou ill. Talk to your doctor or go to hospital as soon as possible.
If you forget to use Cutivate If you forget to apply your ointment, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is closeto the timeyou are next meant to apply it, wait until this time.
If you stop using Cutivate If you use Cutivate regularly make sure you talk to your doctor before you stop using it.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
[4 Possible side effects ]
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop using Cutivate and tell your doctor as soon as possible if:
• you find that your skin problem gets worse or becomes swollen during treatment. You may be allergic to the ointment, have an infection or need other treatment.
This leaflet was last revised in January 2014
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Other side effects you may notice when using Cutivate include: Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
• Irritation or itching.
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
• A feeling of burning where the ointment is applied.
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in
10.000 people)
• If you have psoriasis you may get raised bumps with pus under the skin. This can happen during or after thetreatment and is known as pustular psoriasis.
• An infection may be caused under airtight dressings or skin folds.
Side effects if you use Cutivate for a long time, or you use a lot each time you apply it, or you apply it under an airtight dressing or a nappy:
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in
10.000 people)
• Stretch marks may develop.
• Veins under the surface of your skin may become more noticeable.
• Increased hair growth and loss of skin colour.
• Thinning of your skin that may also damage more easily.
• Weight gain, rounding of the face and high blood pressure. These are more
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:
www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the tube or carton after Exp. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Donot store above 30°C.
• Do not throw away medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
What Cutivate contains
• The active ingredient is fluticasone propionate. Each 1 g contains 0.05 mg offluticasone propionate (0.005% w/w).
• The other ingredients are propylene glycol, sorbitan sesquioleate, microcrystallinewax and liquid paraffin.
What Cutivate looks like and contents of the pack Within each carton is a tube with a plastic screw cap, which contains either 15, 30 or 50 g of ointment. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
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and Manufacturer
Product licence held by GlaxoWellcome
UK Ltd, Stockley ParkWest, Uxbridge,
Middlesex UB11 1BT
Manufactured by Glaxo Wellcome
Operations, Barnard Castle,
Durham DL12 8DT
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