Lozivate S Ointment: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Lozivate S Ointment Information

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 Benefits & Uses
Lozivate S Dosage & How to Take
Lozivate S Side Effects
Lozivate S Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lozivate S with Other Drugs
Lozivate S Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lozivate S
Lozivate S Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lozivate S Ointment Benefits & Uses

Lozivate S Ointment is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)
Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)
Keratosis, Seborrheic
Lichen Planus
Dermatitis

Lozivate S Ointment Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lozivate S Ointment Related Warnings

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.

Severe Interaction of Lozivate S Ointment with Other Drugs

Lozivate S Ointment should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Deferasirox

Clindamycin

Isotretinoin

Tazarotene

Mild

Acarbose

Aspirin

Adapalene

Benzoyl Peroxide

Lozivate S Ointment Contraindications

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 -

Liver Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes
Infections
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lozivate S Ointment

Is this Lozivate S Ointment habit forming or addictive?

Lozivate S Ointment does not cause addiction.

Lozivate S Ointment Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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.

Frequently asked Questions about Lozivate S Ointment

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lozivate S lighten skin?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I use Lozivate S on my face?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I use Lozivate S without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Lozivate S cause yeast infections?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Lozivate S does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Lozivate S for lichen sclerosus?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

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).