Cutivate

Do not use Cutivate cream on the face, underarms, or groin areas unless your doctor tells you to do so. Do not apply Cutivate if you have an infection in the affected skin area. Tell your doctor if you have had any other problems in that area.

The treated skin area should not be bandaged, covered, or wrapped unless you have been directed to do so by your doctor.

Do not apply Cutivate cream to the diaper area because covering a treated area with waterproof diapers or plastic pants can increase unwanted absorption of Cutivate.

Do not use Cutivate to treat rosacea or skin inflammation near the mouth. Also avoid using Cutivate on thin, weakened skin that has lost its elasticity.

If an irritation or allergic reaction develops while using Cutivate, notify your doctor.

The drug can interfere with the thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands, causing a problem called Cushing's syndrome (weight gain, reddening of the face and neck, growth of excess facial hair, high blood pressure, and mental disturbances), hyperglycemia (excess glucose in the blood), and glucosuria (urinary excretion of glucose). Your doctor should monitor your condition and periodically check your glandular function if you are applying a large dose of any potent steroid preparation to a large area of your skin.

Steroid medications such as Cutivate are more likely to cause side effects in children. Problems can include Cushing's syndrome and other adrenal problems, stunted growth, and high pressure inside the head. This excess pressure can lead to bulges in the skull, headaches, and eventually loss of vision.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Cutivate

No interactions with food or other drugs have been reported.

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The effects of Cutivate during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known whether this medication appears in breast milk. If this drug is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment is finished.