Lucazolâ„¢ Cream(Luliconazole)

Therapeutic Group: Antifungal Agent

Presentation

Lucazolâ„¢ Cream: Each gram cream contains 10 mg of Luliconazole.

Description

Luliconazole is a topical antifungal agent. It is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent that belongs to the azole group. It acts against fungus by inhibiting the enzyme lanosterol demethylase and blocks ergosterol synthesis which is an important constituent of fungal cell membrane. Thus it exerts strong fungicidal activity both in-vitro and in-vivo against dermatophytes, Candida albicans, Malassezia spp, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton spp.

Indications

Luliconazole is indicated for the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis (athelet’s foot), tinea cruris, and tinea corporis.

Dosage & Administration

Adult:
Interdigital tinea pedis: Luliconazole cream should be applied to the affected area and approximately 1 inch of the immediate surrounding area(s) once daily for two weeks.
Tinea cruris and Tinea corporis: Luliconazole cream should be applied to the affected area and approximately 1 inch of the immediate surrounding area(s) once daily for one week.

Geriatric: Same as adult

Pediatric: Safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Side Effects

Adult: Interdigital tinea pedis: Luliconazole cream should be applied to the affected area
and approximately 1 inch of the immediate surrounding area(s) once daily for two weeks.
Tinea cruris and Tinea corporis: Luliconazole cream should be applied to the affected area
and approximately 1 inch of the immediate surrounding area(s) once daily for one week.
Geriatric: Same as adult
Pediatric: Safety and effectiveness have not been established

Precautions

If there is any unusual allergic reaction with the use of Luliconazole, then treatment should be discontinued and appropriate therapy should be instituted.

Use in Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy: Pregnancy Category C. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Luliconazole should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Lactation: It is not known whether luliconazole is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Luliconazole cream is applied to women who are breastfeeding.

Storage

Do not store above 30 C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.

Commercial Pack

Lucazolâ„¢ Cream: Each tube contains 10 gm of Luliconazole cream.