Licozac 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Licozac is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Licozac safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Licozac in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Licozac safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Licozac in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Licozac on the Kidneys?
Using Licozac does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Licozac on the Liver?
Licozac is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Licozac on the Heart?
Licozac is not harmful for the heart.
Licozac 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 Licozac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Licozac habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Licozac has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Licozac since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Licozac is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Licozac in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Licozac
You can take Licozac with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Licozac
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Licozac.
No, Licozac 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.
Licozac 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. Licozac is effective against all of these fungal skin infections that are caused by Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum.
Ideally, Licozac is used for 1 - 2 weeks till the fungal infection is completely eradicated. You are advised to use it as per your doctor's instructions. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Licozac 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.
No, Licozac 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
