Flutopic 10 g Ointment

Flutopic 10 g Ointment is a prescription topical medicine that contains fluticasone propionate 10 g per tube in an ointment base. It belongs to the corticosteroid class and is used on the skin to help reduce inflammation, redness, itching, and swelling caused by steroid-responsive skin conditions. Flutopic 10 g Ointment is meant for short-term or intermittent use when a doctor decides a topical steroid is appropriate.

How it works: Fluticasone propionate is a corticosteroid that calms the skin’s immune response, which helps lower redness, swelling, and itching. In ointment form, it also helps the medicine stay on the skin where it is applied and can soften dry, irritated patches.

This 10 g ointment is a small tube size, which can be useful when a clinician wants a limited quantity for a focused skin area or a short course of treatment. Because it is an ointment, it has a greasy, occlusive feel that can be more moisturizing than creams and may suit dry or thickened skin better than lighter formulations. A doctor may choose Flutopic 10 g Ointment when they want targeted application and careful control of how much steroid is used.

• Eczema
• Dermatitis
• Allergic skin inflammation
• Itchy, red steroid-responsive rashes
• Localized inflammatory skin conditions

• Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor; apply only to the affected skin.
• Wash and dry the area before applying a thin film of Flutopic 10 g Ointment.
• Rub it in gently and wash your hands after use, unless your hands are being treated.
• Do not cover the area with a bandage or tight dressing unless your doctor tells you to.
• Avoid getting the ointment in your eyes, mouth, nose, or on broken skin unless instructed.
• Use it for the number of days prescribed; do not use more often or on larger areas than directed.

Each tube contains 10 g of Flutopic 10 g Ointment, and the amount applied depends on the size and location of the skin area being treated. It is usually applied once or twice daily, but the exact frequency and maximum amount per day are set by the doctor for the specific condition and body site. Do not use more often or longer than prescribed, because even this 10 g tube contains a potent topical steroid.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Fluticasone Propionate may include:

• Burning or stinging where applied
• Itching or irritation at the application site
• Dryness or peeling of the skin
• Skin redness
• Mild skin thinning with repeated use
• Ointment greasiness or a sticky feel

• Use only on the skin; do not take by mouth.
• Avoid using on the face, groin, armpits, or broken skin unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Do not use for longer than prescribed, since higher-potency topical steroids can cause skin thinning and other steroid effects.
• Tell your doctor if you have a skin infection, because steroids can mask or worsen infections.
• Use caution in children, who may absorb more medicine through the skin than adults.
• Do not cover treated areas with occlusive dressings unless directed.
• If irritation gets worse or there is no improvement, contact your prescriber.

• Other topical steroids on the same area
• Other medicines applied to the same skin area, especially irritants or strong acne products
• Medicines that suppress the immune system, which may increase infection risk if the skin barrier is affected
• Treatments for skin infections, because fluticasone may alter how the area looks or heals

Store Flutopic 10 g Ointment at room temperature, tightly closed, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.