Lozivate F

Composition of Lozivate F

Lozivate F contains Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid. It belongs to the Corticosteroid / calcineurin inhibitor and Topical antibacterial class of medicines.

Uses of Lozivate F

• This medicine is used in the treatment of eczema
• dermatitis
• psoriasis
• skin inflammation and itching
• skin infection
• infected wounds
• impetigo and boils.

Key benefits

• Rapid relief of itching and inflammation
• Acts where it is applied
• Treats a localised infection without whole-body antibiotics

How Lozivate F works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Clobetasol and Fusidic Acid. Clobetasol damps down the inflammation in the skin, which relieves redness, swelling and itching. Fusidic Acid kills the bacteria infecting the skin at the place it is applied.

How to take Lozivate F

Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can suppress the body's own steroid production when it is used for a long time over large areas, especially in children. It is unlikely from skin use. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Lozivate F

Most side effects of Lozivate F are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Burning or stinging
• Thinning of the skin
• Stretch marks
• Acne
• Change in skin colour
• Itching
• Redness
• Dryness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Lozivate F

Warnings and precautions

Use it only on the area and for the number of days your doctor specified. Potent steroid creams thin the skin permanently when used for too long. Never use a potent steroid cream on the face, the groin or the underarms unless your doctor has specifically told you to — the skin there is thin and absorbs much more. Do not use it on an infection. A steroid on ringworm, impetigo or herpes makes the infection worse while hiding it. Do not use leftover cream on a new rash, and never pass it to someone else. Stop and see your doctor if the area becomes more painful, weepy or crusted. Use it for the short course prescribed, usually about a week. Prolonged use of a topical antibiotic breeds resistant bacteria. See a doctor if the area becomes more red, swollen, painful or spreads, or if you develop a fever — a spreading skin infection needs tablets. Clean the area gently before each application. Do not use it on large raw areas or burns unless your doctor has said to.

Do not take Lozivate F if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for untreated bacterial, fungal or viral skin infections. Not for use in or around the eyes.

Interactions with other medicines

No significant interactions are expected from preparations used on the skin.

How to store Lozivate F

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Lozivate F

Apply a thin layer — a fingertip's worth covers an area about the size of two adult palms. Use a plain moisturiser generously alongside it; that is what keeps eczema away between flares. Ask your doctor for a written plan of how long to use it and when to step down. Wash your hands before and after applying, and cover the area if advised. Do not share towels or bedding while an infection is active.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CANIXA LIFE SCIENCE

Therapeutic class:

Topical corticosteroid and Topical antibiotic

Drug class:

Corticosteroid / calcineurin inhibitor and Topical antibacterial