Luliconazole topical

Generic name: Luliconazole Topical
Brand names: Luzu
Dosage form: topical cream (1%)
Drug class: Topical antifungals

Usage of Luliconazole topical

Luliconazole topical is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.

Luliconazole topical (for the skin) is used to treat athlete's foot (tinea pedis) or jock itch (tinea cruris) in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

luliconazole topical is also used to treat ringworm (tinea corporis) in adults and children at least 2 years old.

Luliconazole topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Luliconazole topical side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have severe burning, redness, swelling, or stinging after applying the medicine.

Common side effects may include mild skin irritation where the medicine was applied.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Luliconazole topical

You should not use luliconazole topical if you are allergic to it.

It is not known whether luliconazole topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It may not be safe to breast-feed a baby while you are using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risks.

Luliconazole topical is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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How to use Luliconazole topical

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Pedis:

Apply a thin layer to the affected area and about 1 inch of the immediate surrounding area(s) once a day for 2 weeksUse: For the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis due to Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Corporis:

Apply to the affected area and about 1 inch of the immediate surrounding area(s) once a day for 1 weekUses: For the topical treatment of tinea cruris and tinea corporis due to T rubrum and E floccosum

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Cruris:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Pedis:

12 to less than 18 years: Apply a thin layer to the affected area and about 1 inch of the immediate surrounding area(s) once a day for 2 weeksUse: For the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis due to T rubrum and E floccosum

Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Cruris:

12 to less than 18 years: Apply to the affected area and about 1 inch of the immediate surrounding area(s) once a day for 1 weekUses: For the topical treatment of tinea cruris due to T rubrum and E floccosum

Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Corporis:

2 to less than 18 years: Apply to the affected area and about 1 inch of the immediate surrounding area(s) once a day for 1 weekUses: For the topical treatment of tinea corporis due to T rubrum and E floccosum

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Luliconazole topical

Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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