fluticasone propionate topical

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINTMENT: 0.005%; CREAM: 0.05%; LOTION: 0.05%

Special Note

[strength clarification]

Info: fluticasone propionate 0.005% ointment = high/medium potency; 0.05% cream = medium potency; 0.05% lotion = medium/low potency

[additional info]

Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency with dosage forms and strengths

dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[apply ointment or cream bid]

Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

atopic dermatitis

[apply qd-bid]

Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

psoriasis, plaque

[ointment or cream form]

Dose: apply bid for up to 4wk; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

[lotion form (off-label)]

Dose: apply qd for up to 4wk; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  CREAM: 0.05%; LOTION: 0.05%

Special Note

[strength clarification]

Info: fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream = medium potency; 0.05% lotion = medium/low potency

[additional info]

Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency with dosage forms and strengths

dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[cream form, 3 mo and older]

Dose: apply bid; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

atopic dermatitis

[3 mo and older]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

psoriasis, plaque

[cream form, 3 mo and older]

Dose: apply bid; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

[lotion form, 3 mo and older (off-label)]

Dose: apply qd; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use