Description
Lozivate Cream – 30g Tube
Composition (per gram):
| Ingredient | Strength | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 0.05% w/w | A super-potent topical corticosteroid used to treat severe inflammatory skin conditions. |
⚠️ Clobetasol is one of the strongest topical steroids available. It should only be used under medical supervision and for short durations.
🎯 Indications / Uses:
Lozivate Cream is used to treat severe inflammatory skin disorders, including:
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Psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis)
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Lichen planus
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Severe eczema or dermatitis
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Lupus erythematosus (discoid)
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Allergic contact dermatitis
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Seborrheic dermatitis (short-term, localized)
🟡 Only recommended when weaker corticosteroids have failed.
⚙️ Mechanism of Action:
Clobetasol binds to glucocorticoid receptors, suppressing:
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Inflammation
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Immune response
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Redness, swelling, and itching
💊 Dosage and Application:
Use exactly as prescribed by a doctor.
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Apply a thin layer to the affected area once or twice daily.
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Limit use to <50g per week in adults.
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Maximum duration: Generally 2 weeks.
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Avoid face, groin, or axillae unless explicitly prescribed.
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Not for long-term or repeated use due to high potency.
⚠️ Precautions:
| ✅ Safe Use | 🚫 Avoid |
|---|---|
| Use on thick plaques, like in psoriasis | Facial, perianal, and genital skin unless directed |
| Apply short-term, localized treatment | Prolonged use → Risk of systemic absorption |
| Use under doctor supervision | Children <12 years unless advised |
| Store in a cool, dry place | Do not use on broken or infected skin |
🧪 Possible Side Effects (especially with long-term or improper use):
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Skin thinning (atrophy)
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Stretch marks (striae)
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Telangiectasia (visible small blood vessels)
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Steroid-induced acne
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Perioral dermatitis
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Hypopigmentation
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Systemic absorption → adrenal suppression (rare but serious)
🧾 Storage:
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Store below 25°C
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Keep away from sunlight and moisture
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Do not freeze
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Keep out of reach of children
🔁 Alternate Brands of Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Cream
| Brand Name | Manufacturer | Pack Size | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lozivate | [Common generic company] | 30g | Cost-effective clobetasol cream |
| Topivate | Cipla | 20g / 30g | Widely used; trusted quality |
| Tenovate | GSK | 15g / 30g | Original Clobetasol brand |
| Clop-G | Indoco Remedies | 15g / 30g | Often available in combo form (w/ gentamicin) |
| Clotic | Wallace Pharma | 15g / 30g | Quality generic |
| Cloben-G | Canixa | 15g / 30g | Generic combo cream (check ingredients) |
| Clobeta | Zydus Healthcare | 20g | Good alternative |
🔍 Many of these also come in ointments, lotions, or gel forms for different skin types or locations (e.g., scalp vs body).
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Lozivate contains Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%, a super-potent steroid for severe and resistant skin conditions.
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Should be used sparingly, short-term, and only under medical supervision.
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Numerous generics available — ensure you match both potency and form (cream vs ointment) when switching brands.
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