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Lozee 0.05% Cream

Manufacturer :  Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Clobetasone
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Lozee 0.05% Cream

Lozee 0.05% Cream is a hormone cream and a corticosteroid. It is used for curing skin inflammation diseases such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.

On using Lozee 0.05% Cream you may experience side effects such as hypersensitivity, patches, increased hair growth, irritation, itching, weight gain, high blood pressure and burning sensations. Should your reactions persist or become severe over time contact your health care provider immediately.

Before using this medication have a discussion with your doctor and notify him/her if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Lozee 0.05% Cream, you have any allergies to any foods, medicines or substances, you have any fungal infection/cold sores/ chicken pox, you have acne, you are already taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

This medication is available in cream and ointment form. Ideally the dosage should be prescribed by your doctor. However, the usual dose in both adults and children is about 30-60 grams which needs to be applied twice a day on the concerned area in a very thin layer. The duration of the treatment needs to be fixed by your physician.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Lozee 0.05% Cream

    • Allergic Disorders

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Lozee 0.05% Cream ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Lozee 0.05% Cream

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      No interaction found

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Butesone cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Butesone cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    Lozee 0.05% Cream is a corticosteroid used in the treatment of skin inflammation, which may be caused as a result of psoriasis and eczema. The drug acts by reducing the production of mast cells, chemotaxis and cytokine in the body.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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