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Lotril Lotion is a prescription medicine that is available as a Lotion. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Thrush are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Lotril Lotion have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Lotril Lotion depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 Lotril Lotion have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Lotril Lotion normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Lotril Lotion has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Lotril Lotion has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lotril Lotion related warnings section.
The section on Lotril Lotion contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Lotril Lotion with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lotril Lotion is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Lotril Lotion 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 Lotion safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Lotril in pregnant women.
Is the use of Lotril Lotion safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Lotril.
What is the effect of Lotril Lotion on the Kidneys?
Lotril is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Lotril Lotion on the Liver?
Lotril is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Lotril Lotion 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 Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lotril Lotion habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lotril Lotion 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 Lotion as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Lotril Lotion should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lotril Lotion for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lotril Lotion
You can take Lotril Lotion with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lotril Lotion
You may consume alcohol while taking Lotril Lotion. 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
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