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Lincoderm is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. Lincoderm also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Lincoderm depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
The side effects typically associated with Lincoderm include Skin Peeling, Skin Thinning, Application Site Irritation. These side effects of Lincoderm are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lincoderm is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Lincoderm has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lincoderm related warnings section.
Lincoderm can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lincoderm in conditions like Allergy.
Drug interactions for Lincoderm have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lincoderm is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Lincoderm 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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Adult |
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Is the use of Lincoderm safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Lincoderm during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Lincoderm safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Lincoderm for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Lincoderm on the Kidneys?
Lincoderm does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lincoderm on the Liver?
Lincoderm is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Lincoderm on the Heart?
Lincoderm is not harmful for the heart.
Lincoderm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lincoderm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lincoderm habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lincoderm.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lincoderm does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lincoderm only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lincoderm for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lincoderm
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Lincoderm, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lincoderm
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lincoderm and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Lincoderm alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Lincoderm is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Lincoderm should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Lincoderm and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Lincoderm is a brand name of clobetasol and it comes in the form of ointment, cream, and lotion. It belongs to the class of drug known as steroids (corticosteroids). It is a prescription drug used for the treatment of skin diseases such as corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, scalp psoriasis, and plaque psoriasis.
Yes, Lincoderm might cause hair loss (alopecia). It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair solution such as minoxidil.
Yes, Lincoderm 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.
No, Lincoderm 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 Lincoderm is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Lincoderm should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Lincoderm and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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