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Cutivate This page contains drug information on Cutivate.
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other drugs that may affect Cutivate
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Generic Name: fluticasone topical (flew TIK a sone) Brand Names: Cutivate

What is the most important information I should know about fluticasone topical?

• Do not use plastic coverings, bandages or dressings that do not allow air to circulate to the area (occlusive dressings) unless your doctor directs you to do so. The use of occlusive dressings will greatly increase the amount of drug the body absorbs. If you do use an occlusive dressing, do not use it for more than 12 hours a day.
• Do not use fluticasone topical to treat any area of the body that it is not prescribed for. This could be very dangerous.
• Do not use fluticasone topical to treat a child, unless it is prescribed by a doctor for the child. Children are more sensitive to the effects of fluticasone topical.

What is fluticasone topical?

• Fluticasone is a topical steroid. It reduces or inhibits the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.
• Fluticasone is used to treat the inflammation caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.
• Fluticasone topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using fluticasone topical?

• Return to your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse. Fluticasone topical alone will not treat your condition if it is an infection.
• Fluticasone topical is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether fluticasone topical will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. If it is necessary to use fluticasone during pregnancy, the smallest amount possible should be applied, for the shortest time necessary to treat the condition, under the supervision of a doctor.
• It is also not known whether fluticasone passes into breast milk. Do not use fluticasone topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Do not use fluticasone topical to treat a child, unless it is prescribed by a doctor for the child. Children are more sensitive to the effects of fluticasone topical.

How should I use fluticasone topical?

• Apply the cream or ointment exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Wash your hands before and after each application, unless you are using fluticasone topical to treat a hand condition.
• Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into the skin.
• Use caution on areas where your skin creases, such as armpits, knees, and elbows. These areas may absorb more medication. Also, avoid your eyes, mouth, and mucous membranes.
• If you need to protect the area, it can be covered with a breathable cotton gauze dressing. Avoid using plastic, occlusive dressings that do not allow air to circulate to the area.
• Do not use fluticasone topical to treat any area of the body that it is not prescribed for. This could be very dangerous.
• It is important to use fluticasone topical regularly to get the most benefit.
• Store fluticasone topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and apply your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What happens if I overdose?

• An overdose of fluticasone topical is not likely to threaten life. If the cream or ointment is ingested, or if a large amount of cream is used over a large area and you are experiencing side effects, call an emergency room or a poison control left near you.

What should I avoid while using fluticasone topical?

• Do not use plastic coverings, bandages, or dressings that do not allow air to circulate to the area (occlusive dressings) unless your doctor directs you to do so. The use of occlusive dressings will greatly increase the amount of drug your body absorbs. If you do use an occlusive dressing, do not use it for more than 12 hours a day.
• Do not use other topical products on the treated area, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What are the possible side effects of fluticasone topical?

• No serious systemic side effects are expected unless you are using large amounts of fluticasone topical for a long period of time. If the drug is being absorbed by the body, you may experience blurred vision, halos around lights, an irregular heartbeat, insomnia, mood changes, weight gain, or fatigue. If you experience any unusual side effects, notify your doctor.
• Less serious side effects are more likely to occur. You may experience some redness, blistering, burning, itching, or peeling. Continue to use fluticasone topical and talk to your doctor about your side effects.
• Other local side effects may also occur, especially with prolonged use of fluticasone topical. These may include thinning of the skin, prolonged redness, and stretch marks.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect fluticasone topical?

• Do not use other topical products on the treated area, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with fluticasone topical. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking or using any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Elocon
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Generic Name: mometasone topical (moe MEH ta sone) Brand Names: Elocon

What is the most important information I should know about mometasone topical?

• Do not use plastic bandages, dressings, or diapers that do not allow air to circulate to the area (occlusive dressings) unless your doctor directs you to do so. The use of occlusive dressings can greatly increase the amount of drug the body absorbs. If you do use an occlusive dressing, do not use it for more than 12 hours a day.
• Do not use mometasone topical to treat any area of the body that it is not prescribed for. This could be dangerous.
• Mometasone topical is approved for use by children 2 years of age and older for up to 3 weeks. Use mometasone topical cautiously, and only under the supervision of a doctor, to treat a child. Children are more sensitive to the effects of mometasone topical.

What is mometasone topical?

• Mometasone is a topical steroid. It reduces or inhibits the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.
• Mometasone is used to treat inflammation caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.
• Mometasone topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using mometasone topical?

• Return to your doctor if the condition does not improve or if it gets worse. Mometasone topical alone will not treat the condition if it is a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection.
• Mometasone topical is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether mometasone topical will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. If it is necessary to use mometasone during pregnancy, the smallest amount possible should be applied, for the shortest time necessary to treat the condition, under the supervision of a doctor.
• It is not known whether mometasone passes into breast milk. Do not use mometasone topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Mometasone is approved for use by children 2 years of age and older for up to 3 weeks. Use mometasone topical cautiously, and only under the supervision of a doctor, to treat a child. Children are more sensitive to the effects of mometasone topical.

How should I use mometasone topical?

• Apply the medication exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Wash your hands before and after each application, unless you are using mometasone topical to treat a hand condition.
• Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into the skin.
• Use caution on areas where the skin creases, such as armpits, knees, and elbows. These areas may absorb more medication. Also, avoid the eyes, mouth, and mucous membranes.
• If you need to protect the area, it can be covered with a breathable cotton-gauze dressing. Avoid using plastic, occlusive dressings that do not allow air to circulate to the area. Plastic pants and diapers may be harmful if used over mometasone topical on a child.
• Do not use mometasone topical to treat any area of the body that it is not prescribed for. This could be dangerous.
• It is important to use mometasone topical regularly to get the most benefit.
• Store mometasone topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and apply the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What happens if I overdose?

• An overdose of mometasone topical is not likely to be harmful. If the medication is ingested, or if a large amount is used over a large area and side effects are experienced, call an emergency room or a poison control left for advice.

What should I avoid while using mometasone topical?

• Do not use plastic bandages, dressings, or diapers that do not allow air to circulate to the area (occlusive dressings) unless your doctor directs you to do so. The use of occlusive dressings can greatly increase the amount of drug the body absorbs. If you do use an occlusive dressing, do not use it for more than 12 hours a day.
• Avoid using other topical medications, harsh or abrasive soaps, or cosmetics on the affected area without first talking to your doctor.

What are the possible side effects of mometasone topical?

• No serious systemic side effects are expected unless a large amount of mometasone topical is used for a long period of time. If the drug is being absorbed into your system, you may experience blurred vision, halos around lights, an irregular heartbeat, insomnia, mood changes, weight gain, or fatigue. If you experience any unusual side effects, notify your doctor.
• Less serious side effects are more likely to occur. You may experience some redness, blistering, burning, itching, or peeling. Continue to use mometasone topical and talk to your doctor.
• Other local side effects may also occur, especially with prolonged use of mometasone topical. These include thinning of the skin, prolonged redness, and stretch marks.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect mometasone topical?

• Avoid using other topical medications, harsh or abrasive soaps, or cosmetics on the affected area without first talking to your doctor.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with mometasone topical. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking or using any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Metrogel
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Generic Name: metronidazole topical (me troe NI da zole)
Brand Names: Metrocream, Metrogel, Metrolotion, Noritate

What is the most important information I should know about metronidazole topical?

• It may take 3 weeks or more to see the effects of this drug. Do not stop using metronidazole topical if you do not see results immediately.
• Avoid your eyes, nose, mouth, and lips when applying metronidazole topical. If medication gets in any of these areas, wash with water.

What is metronidazole topical?

• Metronidazole is an antibiotic. Metronidazole topical prevents bacteria from growing on your skin.
• Metronidazole topical is used topically to treat the inflammation, pustule formation, and redness of the bacterial infection rosacea.
• Metronidazole topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Who should not use metronidazole topical?

• Do not use metronidazole topical without the approval of your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it.
• Metronidazole topical is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not likely to harm an unborn baby. Do not use metronidazole topical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
• It is not known whether metronidazole topical passes into breast milk. Do not use metronidazole topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use metronidazole topical?

• Use metronidazole topical exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Wash your hands before and after using this medication.
• Clean and dry the area to which you will apply metronidazole. Apply a thin film of medication. Metronidazole is usually applied twice daily in the morning and evening. Follow your doctor's directions.
• Avoid your eyes, nose, mouth, and lips when applying metronidazole topical. If medication gets in any of these areas, wash the area with water.
• It may take 3 weeks or more to see the effects of this drug. Do not stop using metronidazole topical if you do not see results immediately.
• Store metronidazole topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember.

What happens if I overdose?

• An overdose of this medication is unlikely to occur. Seek emergency medical attention if metronidazole topical is ingested or a very large amount is used.

What should I avoid while taking metronidazole topical?

• Avoid applying metronidazole topical to broken or irritated skin. This medication could make your condition worse.
• Avoid using other topical products on the same area at the same time unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• Avoid using harsh, abrasive, or irritating cleansers, perfumes, or cosmetics during therapy with metronidazole topical.

What are the possible side effects of metronidazole topical?

• Serious side effects are not expected to occur with topical metronidazole therapy.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use metronidazole topical and talk to your doctor if you experience burning, itching, drying, redness, or irritation of the skin.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect metronidazole topical?

• Do not use other topical prescription or over-the-counter products on the same area at the same time unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• Avoid using harsh, abrasive, or irritating cleansers, perfumes, or cosmetics during therapy with metronidazole topical.

TEMOVATE (clobetasol propionate cream and ointment) Cream and Ointment contain the active compound clobetasol propionate, a synthetic corticosteroid, for topical dermatologic use. Clobetasol, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity.
Chemically, clobetasol propionate is (11(beta),16(beta))-21-chloro-9-fluoro-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-17-(1-oxopropoxy)-pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione.
Clobetasol propionate has the empirical formula C 25 H 32 ClFO 5 and a molecular weight of 467. It is a white to cream-colored crystalline powder insoluble in water.
TEMOVATE Cream contains clobetasol propionate 0.5 mg/g in a cream base of propylene glycol, glyceryl monostearate, cetostearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, PEG 100 stearate, white wax, chlorocresol, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, and purified water.
TEMOVATE Ointment contains clobetasol propionate 0.5 mg/g in a base of propylene glycol, sorbitan sesquioleate, and white petrolatum.