Luliconazole
Description
Luliconazole is an antifungal medicine that is used to treat fungal skin infections such as athletes' feet (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), jock itch (fungal infection of the skin in the groin or buttocks), ringworm (fungal skin infection that causes a red scaly rash on different parts of your body), etc. Luliconazole works by killing the fungus by damaging their cell wall formation.
Luliconazole should only be used externally. It comes in different dosage forms such as creams, sprays, soaps and dusting powders. Your doctor may prescribe you the dose, duration and dosage form based on the severity and location of the fungal infection.
Luliconazole may cause some side effects like burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. These symptoms last only for a very few days and disappear with time. Seek your doctor's consultation if these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it.
Luliconazole should be applied sufficiently to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin. Clean and dry the affected area before application. Keep the affected area clean and dry because the presence of water can increase fungal growth. Avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse immediately with plenty of water if accidental exposure of Luliconazole to these areas occurs.
Luliconazole can take a few weeks to clear the infection and a few months for your skin to become normal. Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after four weeks of treatment. This medicine should be used in children only upon your doctor's advice.
Luliconazole can be effective when you share the information about the usage of any other cream, lotion or intake of any steroidal medicine with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Luliconazole
- Burning or stinging sensation at application site
- Itching of skin
- Redness of skin
- Dryness of skin
- Peeling and blistering of skin
Uses of Luliconazole
What is it prescribed for?
- Tinea Pedis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Corporis
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for Luliconazole to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which Luliconazole remains active in your body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?Luliconazole has no habit-forming tendency.
- Usage in pregnancy?Although it's only used as a topical form, Luliconazole is known to cause side effects on your foetus. Hence your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same medicinal effect based on your clinical condition.
- Usage while breast-feeding?Luliconazole is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before using this medicine. If Luliconazole is used, care should be taken such that the infant does not come into contact with the medicine.
Allergy
Avoid using Luliconazole if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Although it's only used as a topical form, Luliconazole is known to cause side effects on your foetus. Hence your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same medicinal effect based on your clinical condition.
Breast-feeding
Luliconazole is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before using this medicine. If Luliconazole is used, care should be taken such that the infant does not come into contact with the medicine.
General warnings
Usage on skin
Luliconazole is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. In case of accidental contact, thoroughly wash your eyes, nose or mouth with water.
Use in children
Luliconazole should not be used in children less than 12 years of age for athlete's foot and jock itch, and below 2 years of age for ringworm infections due to the lack of safety and efficacy of this medicine.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose of Luliconazole as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
An overdose of Luliconazole is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period in large amounts. However, the ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Apply a thin film of the Luliconazole to the affected area 1-2 times a day.
Wash and dry the affected area before application.
Finish your entire prescribed period of treatment even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days.
Do not use a bandage or dressing to cover the affected areas unless directed by your doctor.
Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.
Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.
Use a separate clean towel for the feet and wear clean cotton socks.
Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others
Miscelleneous
How it works
Luliconazole kills the fungus by stopping their cell wall formation. It works by preventing the fungi from making the substance lanosterol which is necessary for the production of the cell wall.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical antifungals, Azole antifungals
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 21 Sep 2021
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