Luligee Lotion


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient Luliconazole (1% w/v)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassAzoles derivatives
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassDERMA
Action ClassFungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor
User Rating4.6
User Reviews751

FAQ

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How to use Luligee?
Use Luligee exactly as per your doctor’s advice. If you have an athlete's foot between the toes, apply a thin layer of this medicine to the affected skin areas and spread it to cover at least 1 inch of the surrounding skin. Use it once a day for 2 weeks. If you have jock itch or ringworm, apply it to the affected skin areas and spread it to cover at least 1 inch of the surrounding skin. Use it once a day for 1 week. Always wash your hands after you apply this medicine.
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How long does it take for Luligee to work?
For different ailments, Luligee works differently. Results for treating an athlete's foot between the toes are typically seen 4 weeks after treatment, but it may take up to 6 weeks in some patients. On the other hand, results for treating jock itch and ringworm are typically seen 3 weeks after treatment, and it may take up to 4 weeks.
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Is Luligee safe in pregnancy?
Luligee should be avoided during pregnancy as there is no data to support its safety in pregnancy. However, you should consult your doctor who will evaluate the benefits versus risks to your unborn baby if it is necessary to use Luligee.
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How should I store Luligee?
Keep Luligee in the container it came in. Keep the container tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Store it at room temperature (20°C to 25°C) and away from light, excess heat, and moisture (not in the bathroom).
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Is Luligee fungicidal or Fungistatic?
Luligee has fungicidal property as it acts by slowing the growth of fungi. It decreases an important constituent of the cell membrane of fungi (ergosterol), thereby exhibiting its fungicidal activity.
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Is Luligee safe to use in children?
Yes, Luligee is safe and effective to be used in children above 2 years of age. Safety and effectiveness were observed to be the same between children and adults.
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What if you forget to take Luligee?
If you miss a dose of Luligee, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Luligee Lotion Reviews

Luligee is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of the skin such as athlete’s foot, Dhobie Itch, thrush, ringworm, and dry, flaky skin. It works by killing the fungi that cause these infections.

Luligee should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it more often or in higher quantity than prescribed as this will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the side effects. Skin infections will usually get better after 2 to 4 weeks of use. Let your doctor know if your condition does not improve. The effect of the medicine can be increased by keeping the affected area clean and dry, and washing hands before and after use. If you have athlete’s foot, wash your socks or tights thoroughly and change your shoes daily if possible.

The most common side effects of this medicine include burning sensation, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application and skin dryness. These are not usually serious and resolve with time. Call your doctor if these persist or bother you. Seek emergency help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction such as a rash, swelling of the lips, throat, or face, swallowing or breathing problems, and nausea. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.

It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another medicine that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine. Ask your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How Luligee Lotion Works

Luligee is an antifungal medication that treats skin infections. It kills the infection-causing fungi by destroying their cell membrane. This relieves discomfort, itching, and irritation on the skin.

How to Use Luligee Lotion

This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.

Benefits of Luligee Lotion

  • In Treatment of Fungal skin infections: Luligee is an antifungal medicine. It kills and prevents the growth of fungus. This relieves the symptoms caused by the infection. It may be used to treat infections such as athlete’s foot, Dhobie Itch, thrush, ringworm, and dry, flaky skin. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed even if your symptoms have gone. This will prevent the infection from coming back. Using this medicine as prescribed will relieve pain and itching and may help you feel more comfortable with your skin.

Uses of Luligee Lotion

  • Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Luligee Lotion Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Luligee is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Luligee may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • It is not taken orally, so it does not cause many side effects.
  • Luligee helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi.
  • Few healthy tips for Athlete's Foot:Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.Use a separate clean towel for the feet and wear clean cotton socks. Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.
  • Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.
  • Apply an amount sufficient to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin.
  • Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
  • Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.
  • Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after four weeks of treatment.
  • Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.
  • Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Use a separate clean towel for the feet and wear clean cotton socks. 
  • It can take a few weeks for the infection to clear and a few months before the skin returns to its normal color.

References

  1. Luliconazole [Prescribing Information]. San Antonio, TX: DPT Laboratories, Ltd.; 2013.
  2. Luliconazole. Quebec, Canada: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.; 2013 [revised Feb. 2018]
  3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
  4. Medscape. Luliconazole.
  5. Luliconazole. Bridgewater, New Jersey: Medicis; 2013.

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