Luzu Cream
Generic name:luliconazole topical [ LOO-li-KON-a-zol-TOP-i-kal ]
Drug class:Topical antifungals
What is Luzu?
Luzu cream is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.
Luzu cream is used to treat athlete's foot (tinea pedis) or jock itch (tinea cruris) in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.
Luzu cream is also used to treat ringworm (tinea corporis) in adults and children at least 2 years old.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before using this medicine
You should not use Luzu Cream if you are allergic to luliconazole.
It is not known whether Luzu will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether luliconazole topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Luzu Cream is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use Luzu?
Use Luzu Cream exactly as it was prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not take by mouth. Luzu is for use only on the skin.
To treat athlete's foot: Apply the medicine to the affected areas and nearby skin once per day for 2 weeks.
To treat jock itch or ringworm: Apply Luzu Cream to the affected areas and nearby skin once per day for 1 week.
Apply only a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Spread the medicine onto the nearby skin about 1 inch on all sides of the affected areas.
Wash your hands after applying this medicine.
Do not share Luzu Cream with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Dosing information
Usual Adult Dose of Luzu Cream for Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot):
Apply a thin layer to the affected area and approximately 1 inch of the immediate surrounding area(s) once a day for 2 weeks
Approved indication: For the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis due to Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Corporis (Ringworm):
Apply to the affected area and approximately 1 inch of the immediate surrounding area(s) once a day for 1 week
Approved indications: For the topical treatment of tinea cruris and tinea corporis due to T rubrum and E floccosum
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch):
Apply to the affected area and appr.
