Luzu

Generic name: Luliconazole Topical
Brand names: Luzu
Drug class: Topical antifungals

Usage of Luzu

Luzu cream is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.

Luzu cream 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.

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

Luzu side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any 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 Luzu 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 Luzu

You should not use Luzu Cream if you are allergic to luliconazole.

It is not known whether Luzu will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether luliconazole topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Luzu Cream is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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How to use Luzu

Usual Adult Dose of Luzu Cream for Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot):

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

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Corporis (Ringworm):

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

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch):

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 Luzu

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied luliconazole. 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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