Lozivate-F15gm
OTC- Company:
- Canixa Life Sciences Pvt
- Dosage form:
- Cream
- Pack size:
- 15gm tube
৳ 450/unit
Pack: ৳ 450
At a glance
Clobetasol Propionate + Salicylic Acid topical is a combination ointment used for the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, and other inflammatory skin conditions.
Indications
- Psoriasis
- Chronic atopic dermatitis
- Neurodermatitis (lichen simplex chronicus)
- Lichen planus
- Eczema (nummular eczema, hand eczema, eczematous dermatitis)
- Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp
- Ichthyosis vulgaris and other ichthyotic conditions
Dosage
Adult Dose (Topical): Apply a thin layer to the affected skin areas twice daily and rub in gently & completely. Therapy should be discontinued when control has been achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary. Should not be used with occlusive dressing. Treatment beyond 2 consecutive weeks and exceeding 50 gm/week is not recommended.
Pediatric Dose (under 12 years): Not recommended.
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Skin peeling
- Thinning of skin
- Application site reactions (burning, stinging, itching and redness)
- Dryness
Serious Side Effects (long-term/large area use): Hypercortisolism (adrenal suppression), local atrophy, systemic absorption, salicylate toxicity (tinnitus, dizziness, deafness).
Precautions & warnings
- Use with caution on lesions close to the eye.
- Prolonged use over extensive areas may lead to adrenal suppression; pediatric patients are more susceptible.
- Appropriate antimicrobial therapy should be used when treating inflammatory lesions that have become infected.
- Should not be used with occlusive dressing.
- Avoid contact with broken or inflamed skin.
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation.