Patient Information Leaflet

Patient Information Leaflet

ointment

Fluticasone propionate 0.005%

IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING TREATMENT

Following this advice gives the ointment a chance to work safely and effectively

What you should know about Cutivate Ointment

Cutivate Ointment is one of a group of medicines called topical steroids. "Topical" means they are put on the skin. Topical steroids reduce the redness and itchiness of certain skin problems. (They should not be confused with "anabolic" steroids misused by some body builders and taken as tablets or injections).

What is in your ointment

The ointment contains:

The active ingredient - fluticasone propionate 0.005%

in a base containing propylene glycol, sorbitan sesquioleate,

microcrystalline wax and liquid paraffin

The ointment does not contain any lanolin, parabens or colouring agents.

The ointment is packed in 15g and 50g tubes.

Product licence holder and manufacturer

Product Licence held by Glaxo Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd, Stockley Park, England UB11 1BT

Manufactured by Glaxo Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd, Speke, Liverpool, England.

What your ointment does

Cutivate ointment is a strong and rapidly effective treatment for inflamed skin conditions such as dermatitis/eczema.

Before you use your ointment

This ointment has been prescribed to treat the skin problem that you showed to your doctor.

DO NOT put it on any other skin problems as it could make them worse, especially:

acne and conditions called rosacea (severe flushing of skin on and around the nose) and perioral dermatitis (spotty red rash around the mouth.

skin infections such as cold sores, herpes, chicken pox, impetigo, ringworm, athletes foot, thrush

itchiness of anus (back passage) or itchiness of genitals (private parts)

If you have had an allergy to any ointments or ointments in the past

If you are breast feeding

If you think you may be pregnant

Did you tell your doctor at the last visit or an earlier visit?

IF YOU DID NOT TELL YOUR DOCTOR THEN YOU SHOULD DO SO BEFORE STARTING THE TREATMENT.

Even so, your doctor may still want you to use the ointment.

Face

YOU SHOULD NOT normally use on the face where the skin thins easily - BUT if your doctor has advised you to use it on the face then, if possible, the course of treatment should not last more than five days. It is important that you DO NOT let the ointment get in your eyes.

Children

DO NOT use on a child under one year of age, or under the napkin, or airtight dressing of an infant older than one year. (These make it easier for the active ingredient to pass through the skin).

How to use your ointment

If your doctor has told you in detail HOW MUCH to use and HOW OFTEN then keep to this advice. If you are not sure then follow the advice on the back of this leaflet.

Unless told by your doctor:

YOU SHOULD NOT use more than this.

YOU SHOULD NOT use on large areas of the body for a long time (such as nearly everyday for many weeks or months).

If your skin problem does not improve in two to four weeks tell your doctor.

This ointment is for use on the skin only , but if accidentally swallowed, small amounts are not harmful.

YOU WILL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR OINTMENT ON THE BACK OF THIS LEAFLET