Cortiflut 0.05% Cream

Description

Cortiflut 0.05% Cream is used to treat and prevent problems in your nose (rhinitis) which may be seasonal (like hay fever) or year-round (like blocked nose, sneezing and itching). It works by reducing swelling and irritation in your nose and belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids. You should always use it as advised by your doctor but to get the full benefit you should take it regularly. It may take a few days for the spray to take full effect. If you don’t see an improvement in your symptoms after a week you should talk to your doctor. The most common side effects of Cortiflut 0.05% Cream include burning or itching in your nose. Talk to your doctor if you’re worried about side effects or they won’t go away. Using corticosteroids like may Cortiflut 0.05% Cream make you more susceptible to viral infections, so you should stay away from people who have these infections. In general, you should try to avoid situations which make your symptoms worse (things like pollen and dust mites) and it’s best not to smoke. Before starting to use Cortiflut 0.05% Cream you should let your doctor know if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss the risks and benefits with your healthcare team. If you use this medicine for a long time, your doctor may want to carry out certain medical tests to check your progress.

Introduction

Benefits

Cortiflut 0.05% Cream is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

How to use

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.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : - No interaction found/established - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Cortiflut 0.05% Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Cortiflut 0.05% Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Use of Cortiflut 0.05% Cream in breastfeeding mothers should only be considered if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the baby. - Driving : - No interaction found/established - Kidney : - No interaction found/established - Liver : - No interaction found/established