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Lozee G is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Secondary and off-label uses of Lozee G have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Lozee G depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lozee G can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lozee G go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lozee G is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Lozee G's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lozee G is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Lozee G have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Lozee G may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lozee G is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lozee G 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 Lozee G is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lozee G safe for pregnant women?
Lozee G shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Lozee G safe during breastfeeding?
Lozee G does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lozee G on the Kidneys?
Lozee G has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lozee G on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Lozee G on the liver.
What is the effect of Lozee G on the Heart?
Lozee G is not harmful for the heart.
Lozee G should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lozee G unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lozee G habit forming or addictive?
Lozee G does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Lozee G
You can take Lozee G with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lozee G
Information about the interaction of Lozee G and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Lozee G should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Lozee G 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 Lozee G to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
Yes, Lozee G 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.
Application of Lozee G 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, Lozee G alone should not be used for ringworm because it is a fungal infection of the skin caused by fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum and Lozee G is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Lozee G should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Lozee G and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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