Luliconazole

• It is used to treat skin infections caused by fungi such as Trichophyton Rubrum and Epidermophyton Floccosum known in everyday language as Tinea Pedis, Tinea cruris and Tinea Corporis
• Tinea pedis – also known as athlete’s foot, itchy, stinging rashes affect the space between the toes of the feet
• Tinea cruris – also called jock itch, itchy, red rashes appear on the groin, upper thighs and buttocks
• Tinea corporis – ringworm infections, generally occur on superficial skin or non-hairy surfaces
• For Tinea Pedis and Tinea Cruris, Luliconazole can be used in adults and adolescents above 12 years, while it can be used for adults and children above two years of age for Tinea Corporis

When should one not use Luliconazole

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Skin irritation
• Rashes due to contact by substances (chains, watches, etc.), a condition called contact dermatitis
• Application site reactions – itching, redness or pain in the place where you applied the medication
• Allergic reactions (swelling of the face, lips or tongue – with or without rashes, itching)

Other General Warnings

• You have any eye problems
• Do not apply Luliconazole on the eye or near the eyes, inside or near the mouth or for any fungal infections of the vagina
• In case if your eyes are exposed to the medicine, immediately flush the affected eye with cold and clean water

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Pain killers and blood thinning agents (Paracetamol, Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Ibuprofen, Warfarin, Cilostazol)
• Certain antibiotics (Amoxicillin, Clarithromycin)
• Certain medicines that decrease stomach acid production (Omeprazole, Rabeprazole, Lansoprazole, Esomeprazole)
• Medicines used to treat parasitic infections like malaria (Atovaquone, Proguani, Quininel)
• Certain anti-cancer medicines (Bortezomib, Lapatinib, Cyclophosphamide)
• Cough and cold medicines (Dextromethorphan, Diphenhydramine, Phenylephrine)
• Certain antidepressants (Citalopram, Clomipramine, Imipramine, Ziprasidone)
• Certain antifungals (Terbinafine, Voriconazole)
• Oxybutynin (used for bedwetting in children)
• Propafenone (treats irregular heartbeats)
• Carisoprodol (muscle relaxant)
• Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicine

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