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Lozivate S Ointment is a prescription drug, available for use as Ointment. Secondary and off-label uses of Lozivate S Ointment have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Lozivate S Ointment is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Lozivate S Ointment have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Lozivate S Ointment normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Lozivate S Ointment has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Lozivate S Ointment has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lozivate S Ointment related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Lozivate S Ointment have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Lozivate S Ointment with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lozivate S Ointment is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Lozivate S Ointment 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Lozivate S Ointment 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 S Ointment 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 S Ointment on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Lozivate S on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Lozivate S Ointment on the Liver?
Lozivate S is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Lozivate S Ointment on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Lozivate S on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lozivate S Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lozivate S Ointment habit forming or addictive?
Lozivate S Ointment does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Lozivate S Ointment
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Lozivate S Ointment, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lozivate S Ointment
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lozivate S Ointment with alcohol.
Yes, Lozivate S might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Lozivate S is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
Application of Lozivate S on the face must be avoided but if it has been advised by your doctor then you can use it only for a short-term period not more than 5 days because the skin on your face thins easily.
No, Lozivate S is a prescription drug, so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
No, Lozivate S does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Yes, Lozivate S might be used for the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS) which is a skin condition that causes thinning of the skin and white patches, generally in the genital area. Clinical studies have found Lozivate S to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
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