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Lozivate Cream is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. Lozivate Cream also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Lozivate Cream depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Lozivate Cream side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Lozivate Cream normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Lozivate Cream has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lozivate Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lozivate Cream contraindications section.
Additionally, Lozivate Cream may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Lozivate Cream, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Lozivate Cream is used to treat the following -
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lozivate Cream is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lozivate Cream safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Lozivate S for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Lozivate Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Lozivate S for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Lozivate Cream on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Lozivate S on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Lozivate Cream on the Liver?
Lozivate S is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Lozivate Cream on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Lozivate S on the heart have been reported.
Lozivate Cream should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lozivate Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lozivate Cream habit forming or addictive?
Lozivate Cream does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Lozivate Cream
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Lozivate Cream, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lozivate Cream
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lozivate Cream with alcohol.
Yes, Lozivate S may cause skin discoloration or color changes. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind skin discoloration is not known but it is more likely to occur if the skin is covered with a dressing after applying this drug. So you are advised to not cover your skin with a dressing after applying this drug.
Lozivate S is a brand name of clobetasol and it comes in the form of ointment, cream, and lotion. It belongs to the class of drug known as steroids (corticosteroids). It is a prescription drug used for the treatment of skin diseases such as corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, scalp psoriasis, and plaque psoriasis.
No, Lozivate S should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Lozivate S contains clobetasol which is presumed to work by promoting the induction of inhibitory proteins (lipocortins) in the body. Lipocortins prevents the release of arachidonic acid which causes synthesis and release of certain chemicals such as histamine, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins that causes inflammation. In this way Lozivate S prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Yes, Lozivate S might cause hair loss (alopecia). It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair solution such as minoxidil.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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