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Lucoz Cream

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Ajanta Pharma Ltd

Salt Composition

Luliconazole (1% w/w)

Overview Lucoz Cream

DermaClear cream combats various fungal skin infections, including athlete's foot, tinea cruris, candidiasis, and ringworm, as well as dry, scaling skin. Its mechanism involves eliminating the causative fungi. Always adhere to your physician's prescribed dosage and duration; exceeding this won't hasten recovery and might worsen side effects. Most infections clear within 2–4 weeks. Report any lack of improvement to your doctor. Maintaining cleanliness and dryness of the affected area, along with handwashing before and after application, enhances efficacy. For athlete's foot, ensure thorough sock/stocking cleaning and daily shoe changes whenever feasible. Common, usually transient, side effects include application site burning, irritation, itching, redness, and dryness. Persistent or bothersome effects warrant medical consultation. Seek immediate medical help for allergic reactions (rash, lip/throat/facial swelling, breathing/swallowing difficulties, nausea). Avoid eye contact; rinse with water and seek medical attention if contact occurs. While unlikely, inform your doctor about concurrent medications (especially recent steroid use or prior antifungal allergies) before using DermaClear. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should consult their doctor before use.

Uses of Lucoz Cream

Managing cutaneous fungal diseases

Major Benefits of Lucoz Cream:

Apply this medication solely to the skin's surface. Follow your physician's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length. Always consult the product label for application guidelines. Ensure the affected area is clean and dry before applying the cream. Afterwards, wash your hands thoroughly, except when the hands themselves are the treatment site.

Common Side effects of Lucoz Cream:

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Dry skin

How to use Lucoz Cream:

Apply this medication solely to the skin's surface. Follow your physician's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length. Always consult the product label for application guidelines. Ensure the affected area is clean and dry before applying the cream. Wash your hands thoroughly afterward, except when the hands themselves are the treatment site.

How Lucoz Cream works:

Fungal skin infections respond to Lucoz Cream's antifungal action. The cream's mechanism targets fungal cell membranes, leading to their destruction and subsequent alleviation of associated itching, irritation, and discomfort.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholNone

No known drug interactions.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Lucoz Cream during pregnancy is uncertain. While human data is scarce, animal research indicates potential harm to the fetus. A physician will assess the advantages against possible risks prior to prescribing. Seek medical advice.

Breast feedingBreast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The use of Lucoz Cream while breastfeeding is likely inadvisable. Available data from human studies indicate a potential for the medication to transfer to breast milk, posing a possible risk to the infant.

DrivingDrivingNone

No drug interactions identified.

KidneyKidneyNone

No known drug interactions.

LiverLiverNone

No known drug interactions.

What if you forget to take Lucoz Cream :

Should you forget a Lucoz Cream application, apply it at your earliest convenience. If, however, your next scheduled application is imminent, omit the missed one and resume your usual dosing regimen. Never apply a double dose.

Facts to Know About Lucoz Cream

LabelValue
Type of Compound Imidazole-based antifungals
Addictive None.
Type of Medication CUTANEOUS

FAQs on Lucoz Cream

Application of Lucoz Cream is not recommended during pregnancy due to a lack of safety data. Nevertheless, a physician should be consulted to weigh the potential advantages against any risks to the fetus should Lucoz Cream use be deemed necessary.
Lucoz Cream possesses antifungal properties by inhibiting fungal growth. This action stems from its reduction of ergosterol, a crucial component of the fungal cell membrane, thus achieving its fungicidal effect.
Apply Lucoz Cream precisely as directed by your physician. For athlete's foot affecting the spaces between toes, a thin layer should be applied to the infected area and extended approximately 1 inch onto the healthy skin surrounding it. Apply once daily for a fortnight. For jock itch or ringworm, apply a thin layer to the affected area, extending it about 1 inch beyond the infection. Apply once daily for seven days. Handwashing is essential after each application.
Lucoz Cream's effectiveness varies depending on the condition. Interdigital athlete's foot typically shows improvement within four weeks, although a full response may require up to six weeks. In contrast, jock itch and ringworm often clear up within three weeks, with a potential extension to four weeks for complete resolution.
Store Lucoz Cream in its original container, tightly sealed, and inaccessible to children. Maintain storage at room temperature (20°C to 25°C), shielded from light, excessive heat, and humidity; avoid bathroom storage.
Lucoz Cream has demonstrated safe and effective use in children over two years old, exhibiting comparable safety and efficacy profiles to those seen in adult populations.
Lucoz Cream
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MRP 269
17% off