Luzo Cream
Luliconazole 1% Topical
1%
Quest Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
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Indications
Luzo Cream is used for:
Indicated for the topical treatment of tinea corporis (ring worm), tinea cruris )jock itch), interdigital tinea pedis (athelet's foot)
Adult Dose
Topical cream
Adult:
Interdigital Tinea Pedis: Cream, 1% should be applied to the affected and immediate surrounding area(s) once a day for two weeks.
Tinea Cruris and Tinea Corporis: Cream, 1% should be applied to the affected skin and immediate surrounding area(s) once a day for one week.
Child Dose
Topical cream
Child:
Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris
<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
12-18 years: Apply cream to affected area once a day for 1 week
Tinea Pedis
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
2-18 years: Apply cream to affected area once a day for 2 weeks
Renal Dose
Administration
Apply cream to the affected area and 1 inch surrounding area(s).
Contra Indications
None
Precautions
For topical use only; not for ophthalmic or intravaginal administration
Lactation
There is no information available on presence in human milk, effects of drug on breastfed infant, or effects of drug on milk production after topical application to women who are breastfeeding;
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Luliconazole 1% Topical :
<1%
Application site reactions
Mechanism of Action
Imidazole antifungal that alters the fungal cell membrane; interacts with 14-alpha demethylase (an enzyme necessary for conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol), inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol which is an essential component of the membrane; increases cell permeability causing leakage of cellular contents
Note
Luzo 1% Cream manufactured by Quest Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Luliconazole 1% Topical. Luzo is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Luzo Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.