Lucaz cream is used for fungal infection treatment in Nairobi Kenya. It is a prescription medication manufactured by Salud Care Ltd and it is one of the top medicines for treatment of fungal infections.
Composition
It is a cream which contains 1% luliconazole.
Lucaz Cream Uses and Indications
Lucaz contains luliconazole and this study found that luliconazole was effective for treatment of fungal infections of the body (Tinea corporis), feet (Tinea pedis) and jock itch (Tinea cruris).
Consequently, Lucaz cream is used to treat fungal infections of the feet, body and jock itch.
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Lucaz Luliconazole Cream Dose
Lucaz Cream is applied once a day to the affected parts of the body for 1-2 weeks.
Lucaz Luliconazole Cream Side Effects
Side effects of Lucaz Cream include allergic contact dermatitis. Symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis include itchy skin which may have a burning sensation.
Precautions
Do not apply it if you are allergic to luliconazole and other azole antifungals like clotrimazole and miconazole.
Do not use on patients younger than 18 years.
For external use only. Do not apply to the eyes or mouth. Do not use it intravaginally.
If skin irritation develops when using it, stop using it and wash the area.
Lucaz Cream Contraindications
Do not use it if you have hypersensitivity to luliconazole.
Interactions
Drug to Drug Interactions
Do not apply it on the skin together with other medications or skincare products.
Pregnancy Category
C
This means it should be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
It is not know if it is excreted in human milk and therefore caution should be exercised by lactating women who should decide whether to stop the medication or stop breastfeeding.
Presentation
It comes in a tube on a PVC tray inside a carton with a window.
Storage
It should be stored in a dry place below 30 degrees C and protected from light.
Availability
It can be purchased from the best pharmacies in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya.
Price
The Lucaz Cream price in Kenya is Ksh 1200.
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FAQ
How do you use Lucaz Luliconazole Cream?
Apply a thin layer to the affected area and 1 inch of the surrounding area before massaging it in gently.
How many days should you use Luliconazole cream?
Use Luliconazole cream for 14 days when treating fungal infections of the feet (interdigital Tinea pedis).
Use Luliconazole cream for 7 days when treating fungal infections of the (Tinea corporis).
Use Luliconazole cream for 7 days when treating jock itch (Tinea cruris).
Is Luliconazole fungicidal or fungistatic?
This study states that Luliconazole is fungicidal for Trichophyton spp. fungi. This means that it kills the fungi known as Trichophyton.
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