Lulitop cream 10 mg/gm

Introduction

Lulitop is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of the skin. It works by killing the fungus that causes infections such as athlete’s foot, Dhobie Itch, thrush, ringworm and dry, flaky skin. Lulitop should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need, it will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the side effects. Skin infections will usually get better after 2 to 4 weeks. Do not use the medicine for longer than your doctor has told you to and let him or her know if your condition does not improve after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment. The effect of medicine can be increased by keeping the affected area clean and dry, and washing hands before and after treating the infection. 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 using this medicine include a burning sensation and irritation, dryness, peeling or blistering of the skin. These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, throat or face, swallowing or breathing problems, feeling dizzy or faint and nausea. Get emergency help if this happens. Avoid direct contact of the medicine with your eyes. In case of direct 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. This medicine should only be used if it is clearly needed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ask your doctor if it is safe.

Uses of Lulitop

• Fungal skin infections

Side effects of Lulitop

• Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Lulitop

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

How Lulitop works

Lulitop is an antifungal medication which treats skin infections. It works by killing the fungi on the skin by destroying their cell membrane. This relieves discomfort, itching and irritation on the skin.

Indication

Indicated for the topical treatment of, tinea corporis (ring worm), tinea cruris (jock itch), interdigital tinea pedis (athelet's foot)

Administration

Apply cream to the affected area and 1 inch surrounding area(s).

Adult Dose

Topical cream Adult: Interdigital Tinea Pedis: Cream, 1% should be applied to the affected and immediate surrounding area(s) once a day for two weeks. Tinea Cruris and Tinea Corporis: Cream, 1% should be applied to the affected skin and immediate surrounding area(s) once a day for one week.

Child Dose

Topical cream Child: Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris <12 years: Safety and efficacy not established 12-18 years: Apply cream to affected area once a day for 1 week Tinea Pedis <2 years: Safety and efficacy not established 2-18 years: Apply cream to affected area once a day for 2 weeks

Contraindication

None

Mode of Action

Imidazole antifungal that alters the fungal cell membrane; interacts with 14-alpha demethylase (an enzyme necessary for conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol), inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol which is an essential component of the membrane; increases cell permeability causing leakage of cellular contents

Precaution

For topical use only; not for ophthalmic or intravaginal administration Lactation There is no information available on presence in human milk, effects of drug on breastfed infant, or effects of drug on milk production after topical application to women who are breastfeeding;

Side Effect

<1% Application site reactions