Cutivate Lotion
® (
fluticasone propionate lotion) is a prescription skin medication. It is approved for the treatment of mild-to-moderate
atopic dermatitis in people age 1 and older. This product belongs to a group of medications known as topical steroids. As with other steroids, it is intended only for short-term use.
Brand-name Cutivate Lotion is made by PharmaDerm.
How Does Cutivate Lotion Work?
Cutivate Lotion is part of a group of medications known as glucocorticoids, which are a type of corticosteroid (or "steroid" for short). Although glucocorticoids have numerous effects in the body, they are used mostly for their anti-inflammatory or immune-suppressing properties. Cutivate Lotion works by decreasing inflammation and suppressing an overactive immune system.
Some general considerations to keep in mind during treatment with Cutivate Lotion include the following:
- This medication is usually applied to the affected area(s) of the skin once a day.
- Apply the medication sparingly and gently rub it in. More is not better; only a thin film is necessary.
- Do not cover the medication with a dressing or bandage, as this increases the risk for side effects.
- Do not apply Cutivate Lotion on the diaper area of young children.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be used as prescribed.
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