Luliderm Cream 10 gm: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Luliderm Benefits & Uses

Luliderm is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Luliderm 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

Luliderm Related Warnings

Is the use of Luliderm safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Luliderm for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Luliderm safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Luliderm on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Luliderm will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Luliderm on the Kidneys?

Luliderm is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Luliderm on the Liver?

Luliderm is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Luliderm on the Heart?

Using Luliderm does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Luliderm with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Aspirin

Paracetamol

Citalopram

Luliderm Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Luliderm

Is this Luliderm habit forming or addictive?

Luliderm does not cause addiction.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Luliderm only as per medical advice.

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

No, Luliderm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Luliderm Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Luliderm

You can take Luliderm with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Luliderm

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Luliderm

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Luliderm on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Luliderm 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.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Luliderm?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Luliderm 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. Luliderm is effective against all of these fungal skin infections that are caused by Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Luliderm cause itching?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

No, Luliderm 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

Can Luliderm cure ringworm?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Luliderm 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

Is Luliderm safe to use?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Luliderm 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.