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Who can and cannot use fluticasone skin creams - Brand name: Cutivate

Who can use fluticasone skin creams

Most adults and children aged 3 months old and over can use fluticasone skin creams.

Who may not be able to use fluticasone skin creams

Fluticasone is not be suitable for some people.

To make sure it's safe for you, tell a pharmacist or doctor before using it if you:

  • have ever had an allergic reaction to fluticasone or any other medicine
  • have broken skin, cuts, or itchy skin which is not inflamed or red
  • have a skin infection – using fluticasone can make a skin infection worse or cause it to spread
  • have acne or severe flushing of skin on and around your nose, cheeks, forehead and chin that comes and goes (rosacea)
  • have spotty red rash around your mouth (perioral dermatitis)
  • have itching around your bottom (anus) or genital area
  • are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or you're breastfeeding

Page last reviewed: 20 February 2023
Next review due: 20 February 2026