Litetone is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. Litetone also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Litetone 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Litetone also has some side effects, the most common being Erythema, Skin irritation, Skin Burning. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Litetone can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Litetone are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Litetone has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Litetone has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Litetone related warnings section.
Litetone is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy, Eczema are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Litetone are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Litetone have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Litetone is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Litetone is used to treat the following -
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Litetone is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Litetone safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Litetone for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Litetone safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Litetone in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Litetone on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Litetone on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Litetone on the Liver?
Litetone is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Litetone on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Litetone on the heart have been reported.
Litetone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Litetone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Litetone habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Litetone.
Interaction between Food and Litetone
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Litetone, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Litetone
Information about the interaction of Litetone and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, moisturizer can be applied over the Litetone. First, apply Litetone on the affected area then wait for several minutes after that you can use or apply moisturizer over it.
No, Litetone does not cause acne. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, Litetone helps in treating acne scar. However, if you are experiencing acne after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason. You are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Litetone is safe to use, if it is applied in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as sensitive skin, thinning of the skin, redness, irritation, and burning sensation of the skin. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Litetone is used for the scar. It is a safe and effective medicine for treating the scar. Since it is a prescription drug, you are advised to use it as per your doctor's instructions only.
Yes, Litetone can be used with retinol. No clinical meaningful interaction has been observed between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between these two medicines. Please consult your doctor before using these two medicines together.
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