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Lotril Dusting Powder is a prescription drug, available for use as Powder. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Thrush are some of its major therapeutic uses. Lotril Dusting Powder also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Lotril Dusting Powder is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lotril Dusting Powder can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Lotril Dusting Powder 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.
In addition, Lotril Dusting Powder's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Lotril Dusting Powder has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lotril Dusting Powder related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Lotril Dusting Powder are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Lotril Dusting Powder have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lotril Dusting Powder is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Lotril Dusting Powder is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Lotril Dusting Powder safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Lotril in pregnant women.
Is the use of Lotril Dusting Powder safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Lotril.
What is the effect of Lotril Dusting Powder on the Kidneys?
Lotril is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Lotril Dusting Powder on the Liver?
Lotril is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Lotril Dusting Powder on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Lotril for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lotril Dusting Powder unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lotril Dusting Powder habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lotril Dusting Powder is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Lotril Dusting Powder as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Lotril Dusting Powder should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lotril Dusting Powder for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lotril Dusting Powder
You can take Lotril Dusting Powder with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lotril Dusting Powder
You may consume alcohol while taking Lotril Dusting Powder. But caution is still important.
No, ideally Lotril can't be used on the acne (pimples) because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
No, Lotril is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug know as imidazole.
No, Lotril does not cause hair loss. There have been no known cases of this drug causing hair loss. However, do keep your doctor informed if you are experiencing hair loss with Lotril.
No, ideally Lotril is not used in eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
Lotril is a brand name of clotrimazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungal. It is used to treat antifungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (fungal infection between the toes also known as athlete's foot), cutaneous candidiasis (skin and nail fungal infection), tinea versicolor (discolored patches of skin), and vaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina).
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177
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