Lutiderm Cream

Composition of Lutiderm Cream

Lutiderm Cream contains Fluticasone Propionate (0.05% w/w). It belongs to the Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid class of medicines.

Uses of Lutiderm Cream

Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching LUTIderm Cream helps reduce the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. When used correctly
• it helps reduce the redness
• rash
• pain
• or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant. You should always use it as prescribed and only apply the amount you have been told to. Keep using it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.

How Lutiderm Cream works

LUTIderm Cream is a steroid medicine. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen, and itchy due to skin conditions such as atopic eczema, allergic contact dermatitis, and psoriasis.

How to take Lutiderm Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of LUTIderm Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a racing heart, marked tremor, headache and a fall in blood potassium. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Lutiderm Cream

Most side effects of Lutiderm are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Lutiderm Cream

Warnings and precautions

Know which of your inhalers is the reliever and which is the preventer. A preventer must be used every day even when you feel well; a reliever is for symptoms. Seek emergency care if your reliever is not working, if you cannot speak a full sentence, or if you are using the reliever far more often than usual. Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after every steroid inhaler dose to prevent thrush and hoarseness. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to watch your technique — poor technique is the commonest reason an inhaler seems not to work. Use a spacer if one has been advised, particularly for children.

Do not take Lutiderm if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta blockers, including eye drops for glaucoma, can tighten the airways and reduce the effect of your reliever.

How to store Lutiderm Cream

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Lutiderm Cream

Use a thin layer on the smallest area for the shortest possible time. Do not use on the face, groin, or underarms unless your doctor tells you. Avoid long-term continuous use, especially under dressings or on large areas. Tell your doctor if you notice thinning of skin, stretch marks, frequent infections, or vision changes. Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after two weeks of treatment.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CANIXA LIFE SCIENCE

Therapeutic class:

DERMA

Drug class:

Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid

Chemical class:

Steroid esters