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Lucrush, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. Fungal Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lucrush. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lucrush as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Lucrush are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Lucrush's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Lucrush has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lucrush related warnings section.
Lucrush is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Lucrush have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lucrush is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Lucrush 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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Is the use of Lucrush safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Lucrush during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Lucrush safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Lucrush in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Lucrush on the Kidneys?
Using Lucrush does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Lucrush on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Lucrush on the liver.
What is the effect of Lucrush on the Heart?
Using Lucrush does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Lucrush 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 Lucrush unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lucrush habit forming or addictive?
Lucrush does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Lucrush as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lucrush only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lucrush cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lucrush
Taking Lucrush with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lucrush
Information about the interaction of Lucrush and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Lucrush is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Lucrush 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. Lucrush is effective against all of these fungal skin infections that are caused by Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum.
No, Lucrush 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.
No, Lucrush 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.
Lucrush should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Lucrush 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