Lotrisone
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Drug Name: Lotrisone
Drug ID: 100
Nutritional Considerations
Potent topical corticosteroid preparations, e.g., Lotrisone, in children may compromise the immune system and deplete several important nutrients. Discuss multivitamin supplementation with long term use with a pharmacist.
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- Gol’berg ED, Eshchenko VA, Bovt VD, et al: The effect of immunosuppressive substances on the zinc content in cells, Biull Eksp Biol Med, 1993, 116(10):412-3.
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Herbal Considerations
Ephedra (Ma huang) may increase the clearance of Lotrisone and therefore decrease its effectiveness.
- Jubiz W, Meikle AW. Alterations of glucocorticoid actions by other drugs and disease states. Drugs 1979;18:113-21.
Licorice may affect the action of Lotrisone and should be avoided with the medication.
- Chen MF, Shimada F, Kato H, et al. Effect of glycyrrhizin on the pharmacokinetics of prednisolone following low dosage of prednisolone hemisuccinate. Endocrinol Japon 1990;37:331-41.
Aloe vera used topically may intensify the effects of topical steroids.
- Davis RH, Parker WL, Murdoch DP. Aloe vera as a biologically active vehicle for hydrocortisone acetate. J Am Podiatric Med Assoc 1991;81:1-9.
NDC Codes
00085080901, 00085092401, 00085092402, 19458071501, 53002097463, 53002097467, 53922092401, 53922092402
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