Lulifin Cream

Lulifin Cream is a topical antifungal medicine designed to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, ringworm, and jock itch. It contains luliconazole as an active ingredient. Lulifin Cream should only be applied externally and must not be used for other skin conditions without consulting your doctor.

Use this medication precisely as instructed by your doctor. Before starting treatment, inform your doctor about your complete health history, particularly any skin-related issues. If you do not see any improvement within two weeks of treatment, contact your doctor immediately.

Dosage

Overdose

Overdosage of Lulifin Cream is rare and no information is available on its overdose. If you have applied too much of this Cream, then wipe off the extra Cream with cotton or tissue immediately. If you experience any local symptoms after application, then reach out to your doctor.

Missed a Dose

If you forget to use Lulifin Cream at the suggested time, then use it as soon as you remember & carry on as before. Do not stop this medicine abruptly if you feel better without consulting your doctor.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Lulifin Cream works by inhibiting the action of a coenzyme in the fungal cell wall. This blocks the formation of a substance called ergosterol, essential for cell wall formation in fungus. This leads to decreased production of ergosterol and prevents the growth of fungus.

Directions for Use

• Lulifin Cream has to be used for external application only as prescribed by your doctor.
• Wash your hands properly after you apply Lulifin Cream unless your hands are the area to be treated.
• Avoid touching the tip of the container to the infected area as it may contaminate the Cream.
• It should be applied to the affected area as a thin film and on 1 inch of skin around the affected area.
• It is not meant for use near the mouth, eye or vagina.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I apply Lulifin Cream during pregnancy?

There is limited safety information regarding the use of Lulifin Cream in pregnancy. Hence, it is recommended to consult your doctor before using it in pregnancy to evaluate the benefit and risks. Avoid applying it to the larger skin areas for a prolonged period.

Breast Feeding

Can I apply Lulifin Cream while breastfeeding?

Lulifin Cream can be used while breastfeeding as the absorbed quantities via the skin is very low. However, it must not be applied to the breast, nipple or nearby area. Care must be taken not to apply to the area, which may come in direct contact with the infant's skin while feeding or any large skin area for a prolonged period.

Driving

Can I drive if I have applied Lulifin Cream?

Yes, Lulifin Cream is to be applied to the skin on the affected area and does not interfere with your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol if I have applied Lulifin Cream?

Alcohol may directly not interact with the action of Lulifin Cream. However, it can delay the healing of infection. Thus one should avoid consuming alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience any local allergies after using this medicine.
• You should not use this Cream for any other ailment except for the one prescribed by your doctor.
• You should not give it to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have.
• This Cream should not be applied to the eyes or vagina.
• In case your eyes come in contact with this Cream, then wash your eyes with water immediately and if there are any symptoms, then consult your doctor.
• This medicine should not be used for children under 12 years of age.

Contraindications

Lulifin Cream is not advised for children under 12 years for treating athlete's foot or jock itch.

Side effects

• Local skin reactions at the site of application.
• Skin irritation and secondary skin infection.
• Itching and burning sensation.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Since Lulifin cream is to be used externally on the skin, it is less likely to interact with other medicines.
• Lulifin cream used in a larger amount for a prolonged period may interact with the action of omeprazole (used in acidity).
• You should consult your doctor if you are on any other medicines along with Lulifin cream.

Interactions with food items

LULIFIN CREAM is for external use only.

Storage and disposal

• Store Lulifin 1% Cream at room temperature between 20°C to 25°C.
• Keep this cream out of the reach of children and pets.
• Once opened should be used within one month.
• Discard any unused medicine properly and do not throw it in trash or wastewater.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can we use Lulifin Cream in children?

It may be used in children above 12 years of age. Do not use in a child younger than 12 years of age as their skin is very thin, and the doses used in adults can not be used in children.

Is Lulifin Cream suitable for skin allergy?

Lulifin Cream is used for the treatment of fungal skin infection. It is not useful for allergic skin disease. However, it may be used for secondary infections with allergy. You should consult your doctor before using Lulifin Cream.

Can Lulifin Cream be useful for skin burns?

Lulifin Cream is used for the treatment of fungal skin infection. It is not useful for skin burns.

When to stop Lulifin Cream use?

You must use Lulifin Cream as per your doctor's advice. Do not use it for more than 2 weeks. If your condition is not improving, consult your doctor.

Can I Use Lulifin Cream for Athlete's foot?

Yes, an athlete's foot infection is due to fungus and it mainly affects the areas between the toes. Lulifin Cream acts against tinea pedis, the fungus causing foot fungal infections.

What are the main causes of the Athlete's foot?

People who have sweaty feet or wear tight shoes for a long time. It can affect the areas between the toes and can lead to itching, stinging and burning sensation.