Luliconazole: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Luliconazole Information

Luliconazole is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections.

The right dosage of Luliconazole depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Luliconazole side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Luliconazole go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Luliconazole has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Luliconazole has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Luliconazole related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Luliconazole since this can cause severe adverse effects.

Besides this, Luliconazole may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Luliconazole is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Luliconazole Benefits & Uses
Luliconazole Dosage & How to Take
Luliconazole Side Effects
Luliconazole Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Luliconazole with Other Drugs
Luliconazole Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Luliconazole
Luliconazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Luliconazole Benefits & Uses

Luliconazole is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)

Luliconazole Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Luliconazole Related Warnings

Is the use of Luliconazole safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Luliconazole in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Luliconazole safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Luliconazole in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Luliconazole on the Kidneys?

Using Luliconazole does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Luliconazole on the Liver?

Luliconazole does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Luliconazole on the Heart?

You can take Luliconazole without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Luliconazole with Other Drugs

Luliconazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Aspirin

Paracetamol

Citalopram

Luliconazole Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Luliconazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Luliconazole

Is this Luliconazole habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Luliconazole has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Luliconazole will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Luliconazole should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Luliconazole is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Luliconazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Luliconazole

You can take Luliconazole with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Luliconazole

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Luliconazole with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Luliconazole

Question over 5 years ago

Can Luliconazole cause itching?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

No, Luliconazole does not cause itching. It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug. In fact, it helps in providing relief from itching in case of skin infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Luliconazole cause dry skin?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Luliconazole does not cause dry skin. It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug. However, your skin becomes after using this medicine it may be due to other reason try to use moisturizer and other preventive cure to eradicate dryness of skin.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to apply Luliconazole?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Luliconazole should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Luliconazole should be applied after cleaning the infected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medication till it does not appear. Do not forget to wash your hands after applying this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Luliconazole cure ringworm?

Dr. , General Physician

Yes, Luliconazole can cure ringworm. It is used for the treatment of ringworm which is a fungal infection of the skin caused by fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum. It works by preventing the synthesis of ergosterol (a component of the cell membrane of fungi). In the absence of ergosterol fungal cell wall is damaged that results in an increase in permeability of fungal cell wall this causes leakage of nutrients which kills the fungi.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Luliconazole contain steroids?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Luliconazole does not contains steroids. It contains luliconazole which belongs to the class of drugs known as antifungal agents (imidazole derivative anti-infectives) which is effective against fungal infections caused by Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum.