Licozac Cream

Composition of Licozac Cream

Licozac Cream contains Luliconazole (1%w/w). It belongs to the Antifungal class of medicines.

Uses of Licozac Cream

Licozac Cream is used in the treatment of fungal skin infections.

Key benefits

• Acts directly on the infected skin
• Little absorption into the body

How Licozac Cream works

Licozac Cream stops the growth of fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.

How to take Licozac Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely from skin use; swallowing the preparation may cause stomach upset. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Licozac Cream

Most side effects of Licozac are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Application site irritation Stinging sensation

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Licozac Cream

Warnings and precautions

Keep applying for the full period your doctor stated, usually two to four weeks, and for a week or two after the rash has cleared. Stopping when it looks better is why ringworm keeps coming back. Apply a little beyond the visible edge of the patch — the fungus extends further than the redness. Do not use a combination cream containing a steroid on a fungal infection unless a doctor has specifically prescribed it. The steroid calms the redness while the fungus spreads underneath. See a doctor if the rash covers a large area, involves the scalp or nails, or has not improved in two weeks — these usually need tablets as well.

Do not take Licozac if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. For external use only. Not for use in the eyes.

Interactions with other medicines

No significant interactions are expected from preparations used on the skin.

How to store Licozac Cream

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Licozac Cream

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Licozac Cream helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi.</li> <li>Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.</li> <li>It can take a few weeks for the infection to clear and a few months before the skin returns to its normal color.</li> <li>It is not taken orally, so it does not cause many side effects.</li> <li>Apply an amount sufficient to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin.</li> <li>Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.</li> <li>Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after four weeks of treatment.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

AJANTA PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Topical antifungal

Drug class:

Antifungal