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

Luzarn Benefits & Uses

Luzarn is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Luzarn 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

Luzarn Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Luzarn is used -

Severe

Itching or burning

Moderate

Contact Dermatitis

Mild

Skin Burning
Application Site Irritation

Luzarn Related Warnings

Is the use of Luzarn safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Luzarn during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Luzarn safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Luzarn on the Kidneys?

Luzarn is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Luzarn on the Liver?

Using Luzarn does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Luzarn on the Heart?

Luzarn is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Luzarn with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Aspirin

Paracetamol

Citalopram

Luzarn Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Luzarn

Is this Luzarn habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Luzarn is addictive.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Luzarn since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Luzarn is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Luzarn cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Luzarn Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Luzarn

Taking Luzarn with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Luzarn

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Luzarn

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Luzarn cause itching?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

No, Luzarn 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 Luzarn cause dry skin?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Luzarn 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 about 6 years ago

What is Luzarn?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Luzarn is a brand name of luliconazole and it comes in the form of a topical cream. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antifungal agents (azole class anti-infectives). It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis also known as athlete's foot (fungal infection) that affects the area between the toes. It is also used in the treatment of jock itch also known as tinea cruris (fungal infection of the skin) that affects the skin area around the genitals, buttocks, and inner thighs and ringworm also known as tinea corporis. Luzarn is effective against all of these fungal skin infections that are caused by Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Luzarn treat athlete's foot?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Luzarn can treat athlete's foot also known as tinea pedis which is a fungal infection that causes itching, stinging, scaling, and redness of the foot. Luzarn contains luliconazole which is an antifungal agent that kills the fungi which cause this infection.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Luzarn safe to use?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Luzarn is safe to use, if applied in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed which occurs rarely such as skin irritation or burning sensation, and contact dermatitis. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.