Luliconazole Topical

Luliconazole Topical is a prescription medication used to treat athlete's foot (tinea pedis) or jock itch (tinea cruris) and ringworm (tinea corporis) in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

• Luliconazole Topical is available under various brand names: Luzu 

Common side effects of Luliconazole Topical include:

• mild skin irritation where the medicine was applied.

Serious side effects of Luliconazoletopical include:

• hives. 
• difficult breathing. 
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• severe burning, redness, swelling or stinging after applying the medicine.

Rare side effects of Luliconazole include:

• none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights.
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

Topical cream

• 1%
  • To treat athlete's foot: Apply the medicine to the affected areas and nearby skin once per day for 2 weeks.
  • To treat jock itch or ringworm: Apply the medicine to the affected areas and nearby skin once per day for 1 week.
  • Apply only a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Spread the medicine onto the nearby skin about 1 inch on all sides of the affected areas.

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Luliconazole Topical has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs.
• Luliconazole Topical has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs.
• Luliconazole Topical has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs.
• Luliconazole Topical has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• Allergic to luliconazole
• Younger than 18 years of age

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Luliconazole Topical?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Luliconazole Topical?”

Cautions

• Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
• Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, mouth, or vagina.

Pregnancy and Lactation

• It is not known whether Luliconazole Topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
• Lactation
  • It may not be safe to breastfeed a baby while you are using Luliconazole Topical. Ask your doctor about any risks