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Lotril VG Pessaries, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Pessary. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Thrush are some of its major therapeutic uses. Lotril VG Pessaries also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Lotril VG Pessaries is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lotril VG Pessaries as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lotril VG Pessaries go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Lotril VG Pessaries has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lotril VG Pessaries's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Lotril VG Pessaries are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Lotril VG Pessaries have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Lotril VG Pessaries is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Lotril VG Pessaries is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Lotril VG Pessaries safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Lotril without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Lotril VG Pessaries safe during breastfeeding?
Lotril does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Lotril VG Pessaries on the Kidneys?
Using Lotril does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Lotril VG Pessaries on the Liver?
Lotril is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Lotril VG Pessaries on the Heart?
Lotril is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lotril VG Pessaries unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lotril VG Pessaries habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lotril VG Pessaries is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lotril VG Pessaries will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lotril VG Pessaries only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lotril VG Pessaries is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lotril VG Pessaries
Taking Lotril VG Pessaries with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lotril VG Pessaries
Consuming limited amounts of alcohol while taking Lotril VG Pessaries does not cause any harmful effects. But it is best to observe caution.
No, ideally Lotril can't be used on the acne (pimples) because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
No, Lotril is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug know as imidazole.
No, Lotril does not cause hair loss. There have been no known cases of this drug causing hair loss. However, do keep your doctor informed if you are experiencing hair loss with Lotril.
No, ideally Lotril is not used in eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
Lotril is a brand name of clotrimazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungal. It is used to treat antifungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (fungal infection between the toes also known as athlete's foot), cutaneous candidiasis (skin and nail fungal infection), tinea versicolor (discolored patches of skin), and vaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina).
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 763,792
