Luliconazole (Luzu) is an antifungal cream that treats fungal skin infections, such as tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), and tinea corporis (body ringworm). It can be used on adults and children 2 years and older, depending on the condition. It's typically applied to the affected areas on the skin once a day. The most common side effect is mild application site reactions like burning, stinging, and redness.
Luliconazole (Luzu) is an antifungal medication. It works by damaging the protective covering of the fungus. This stops the growth of the fungus and kills it to treat the infection.
Source: DailyMed
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
Applied once a day and for a shorter period of time than similar medications
Few side effects
Applied directly to the affected areas of skin
Requires a prescription from a healthcare professional
Not approved to treat all types of fungal infections
Unknown if safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
Apply a thin layer of luliconazole (Luzu) to the affected skin and surrounding area, gently rubbing it in until fully absorbed. Be sure to cover about 1 inch around the visible fungal infection to treat nearby areas that might have an early infection.
Wash your hands with soap and water after using luliconazole (Luzu) to avoid spreading the fungal infection and prevent the medication from getting into your eyes. If it does get in your eyes, rinse them well with water.
Use luliconazole (Luzu) for full recommended time (2 weeks for athlete's foot, 1 week for jock itch and body ringworm). Don't stop early, even if you feel better, because the infection could come back and become harder to treat.
You might feel mild stinging, burning, or redness shortly after applying luliconazole (Luzu). These side effects should go away on their own, but speak to your prescriber if they become bothersome.
Let your prescriber know if your symptoms don't get better using luliconazole (Luzu) for the recommended time. You might need a different antifungal medication, or it might mean that your skin condition is due to something else.
If you’re breastfeeding, talk to your prescriber before using luliconazole (Luzu). It’s not known if this medication passes into breast milk, but it's not likely to cause harm. To be safe, avoid applying it to areas near the breast where your baby might come into contact with it.
Luliconazole (Luzu) can cause some serious health issues. This risk may be even higher for certain groups. If this worries you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other options.
Only use luliconazole (Luzu) on the skin. Avoid using it in the eyes, mouth, or vagina. If it gets into these areas, it might cause burning or other unwanted side effects. Rinse the medication out well with water if this happens.
Dosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
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60g of 1% | 1 tube | $97.05 | $97.05 |
Athlete's foot between the toes:
People 12 years and older: Apply a thin layer to the affected area and 1 inch around it once a day for 2 weeks.
Jock itch and body ringworm:
People 2 years and older: Apply to the affected area and the surrounding skin once a day for 1 week.
Ringworm
Jock itch
Athlete's foot
Tinea versicolor (a fungal infection that causes discolored patches on the skin)
Skin yeast infection caused by Candida
Athlete's foot between the toes
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