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Lucoz Powder is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Lucoz Powder safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Lucoz will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Lucoz Powder safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Lucoz in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Lucoz is unavailable.
What is the effect of Lucoz Powder on the Kidneys?
Using Lucoz does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Lucoz Powder on the Liver?
Lucoz is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Lucoz Powder on the Heart?
You can take Lucoz without any fear of damage to the heart.
Lucoz Powder should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lucoz Powder unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lucoz Powder habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lucoz Powder is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lucoz Powder will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Lucoz Powder should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lucoz Powder for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lucoz Powder
You can take Lucoz Powder with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lucoz Powder
Information about the interaction of Lucoz Powder and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Lucoz 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.
Lucoz contains luliconazole which is an antifungal agent that works by preventing the synthesis of ergosterol (a component of the cell membrane of fungi) through inhibition of an enzyme known as lanosterol demethylase. 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. Lucoz is effective against fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum.
No, Lucoz should not be discontinued without doctors advice to ensure complete eradication of the organism that is causing the infection. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Lucoz 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.
Lucoz should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Lucoz 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Luzu (luliconazole) Cream, 1%
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-176