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Luicreme 1% Cream

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Albia Biocare

Salt Composition

Luliconazole (1% w/w)

Overview Luicreme 1% Cream

DermaFungi 1% Cream, an antifungal topical treatment, effectively combats various fungal skin infections including athlete's foot, tinea cruris, candidiasis, tinea corporis, and dry, scaling skin. Its mechanism involves the elimination of causative fungi. Always adhere to your physician's prescribed dosage and duration; exceeding this will not expedite healing and may exacerbate side effects. Most skin infections resolve within two to four weeks. Report any lack of improvement to your doctor. Maintaining a clean, dry affected area and practicing hand hygiene before and after application enhances efficacy. For athlete's foot, ensure thorough sock/hosiery washing and daily shoe changes if feasible. Common, typically transient, side effects include application site burning, irritation, itching, redness, and dryness. Persistent or bothersome effects warrant medical consultation. Seek immediate medical assistance for allergic reactions (rash, lip/throat/facial swelling, breathing/swallowing difficulties, nausea). Avoid eye contact; rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical advice if accidental contact occurs. While unlikely to interact with oral or injectable medications, inform your doctor about recent steroid use or prior antifungal allergies before commencing treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should consult their doctor prior to use.

Uses of Luicreme 1% Cream

Managing cutaneous fungal infections

Major Benefits of Luicreme 1% Cream:

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

Common Side effects of Luicreme 1% Cream:

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

How to use Luicreme 1% Cream:

Apply this medication topically only. Follow your physician's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length. Always consult the product label for application details. Before application, cleanse and thoroughly dry the affected skin. Apply the cream as directed. Wash your hands afterward, except when the hands are the treated area.

How Luicreme 1% Cream works:

Fungal skin infections respond to Luicreme 1% Cream, an antifungal treatment. Its mechanism involves disrupting the fungal cell membrane, leading to elimination of the infection and subsequent relief from itching, irritation, and associated skin discomfort.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholNone

No drug interaction identified.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The use of Luicreme 1% Cream during pregnancy may pose risks. While human data is scarce, animal research indicates potential harm to the unborn child. A physician will assess the advantages against possible risks prior to recommending its use. Seek medical advice.

Breast feedingBreast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Application of Luicreme 1% Cream while breastfeeding is likely inadvisable. Available human data indicates potential transfer of the medication into breast milk, posing a possible risk to the infant.

DrivingDrivingNone

No known drug interactions.

KidneyKidneyNone

No known drug interactions.

LiverLiverNone

No known drug interactions.

What if you forget to take Luicreme 1% Cream :

Should you forget a Luicreme 1% Cream application, use it at your earliest convenience. Nevertheless, if your next scheduled application is imminent, omit the missed one and resume your usual dosing regimen. Avoid applying a double dose.

Facts to Know About Luicreme 1% Cream

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

FAQs on Luicreme 1% Cream

The use of Luicreme 1% Cream is not recommended during pregnancy due to a lack of safety data. A physician should be consulted to weigh the potential benefits against any risks to the fetus if Luicreme 1% Cream use is considered necessary.
Luicreme 1% Cream possesses fungicidal properties by inhibiting fungal growth. This action is achieved through the reduction of ergosterol, a vital component of the fungal cell membrane, thus demonstrating its fungicidal effect.
Apply Luicreme 1% Cream precisely as directed by your physician. For athlete's foot affecting the spaces between toes, apply a thin layer to the infected area, extending the application at least one inch beyond the affected zone. Administer once daily for a fortnight. For jock itch or ringworm, apply a thin layer to the affected area, extending the application at least one inch beyond the affected zone. Apply once daily for seven days. Remember to wash your hands thoroughly after each application.
Luicreme 1% Cream exhibits varied efficacy depending on the condition. Athlete's foot treatment between the toes usually shows improvement within four weeks, although a response may take up to six weeks in some individuals. In contrast, jock itch and ringworm typically respond within three weeks, with a potential extension to four weeks for complete resolution.
Store Luicreme 1% Cream in its original container, securely sealed, and inaccessible to children. Maintain storage at room temperature (20°C-25°C), protected from light, excessive heat, and dampness; avoid bathroom storage.
Luicreme 1% Cream has demonstrated safe and effective use in children older than two years. Its safety and efficacy profile is comparable in both pediatric and adult populations.
Luicreme 1% Cream
74
MRP 90
17% off