• Lucoderm 5mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of vitiligo and psoriasis
• It reduces the overproduction of skin cells and helps to re-pigment the discolored, white patches
• Lucoderm 5mg Tablet is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor
• Taking with food helps to increase absorption of the medication as well as decrease nausea
• The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine
• You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends
• If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen
• Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
• The most common side effects of Lucoderm 5mg Tablet are nausea, itching, and redness of the skin
• Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time
• Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
• Taking this medicine makes the skin more sensitive to the sun
• Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors
• Try to avoid exposure of your skin and lips to sunlight for eight hours after treatment
• It is not recommended for children under the age of 14 years
• Avoid eating certain foods like limes, figs, parsley, parsnips, mustard, carrots, and celery, as they may increase skin's sensitivity to light.

Uses of Lucoderm 5mg Tablet

• In Vitiligo Vitiligo is a condition in which the skin loses its natural color in patches
• Lucoderm 5mg Tablet effectively blocks that process in the skin that leads to discoloration
• It also reduces any redness, rash, pain, or itchiness that may be caused by this condition
• This improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes
• You should always take it as prescribed to get the full benefits
• In Psoriasis Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches
• They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back
• Lucoderm 5mg Tablet reduces the scaly, itchy patches along with other symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, or irritation which may develop on the different parts of the body
• Use it for as long as it is prescribed to get the most benefit
• It may take several months to become fully effective
• You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

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Common and Known Side effects of Lucoderm 5mg Tablet

• Itching
• Erythema (skin redness)
• Nausea