Dosage Information for Luzu Cream

DOSAGE INFORMATION FOR LUZU CREAM

Dosage Forms and Strengths

LUZU Cream, 1 is available in one dosage form, which is a topical cream․ Each gram of LUZU Cream, 1 contains 10 mg of luliconazole in a white cream base․ This formulation ensures effective application and absorption for the treatment of various fungal skin infections;

Mechanism of Action

The mechanism of action of LUZU Cream involves its active ingredient, luliconazole, which is an imidazole antifungal․ Luliconazole works by altering the fungal cell membrane, specifically interacting with 14-alpha demethylase, an enzyme essential for converting lanosterol to ergosterol․ This interaction inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol, a crucial component of the fungal membrane, leading to increased cell permeability and leakage of cellular contents, ultimately treating fungal skin infections effectively․

Administration Guidelines for Luzu Cream

Administration Guidelines for LUZU Cream

Dosage Instructions

Administration Guidelines⁚ LUZU Cream is indicated for topical treatment only․ In interdigital tinea pedis, apply it once daily for two weeks․ For tinea cruris and corporis, apply the cream once daily for one week․ Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, or vagina․ Wash hands after application and store at room temperature․

Usual Adult and Pediatric Doses

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Corporis⁚
Apply to the affected area and about 1 inch of the immediate surrounding area(s) once a day for 1 week․ For Tinea Cruris, apply once daily for 1 week; In the pediatric population, for Tinea Pedis and Tinea Cruris, apply a thin layer once daily for the prescribed period․ It is essential to follow the dosage instructions provided by your healthcare provider․

Application of Luzu Cream

Application of LUZU Cream⁚ LUZU Cream is a topical antifungal medication used to treat tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis caused by specific fungal organisms․ It should be applied to the affected area and surrounding skin according to the prescribed dosage for effective treatment․

For Interdigital Tinea Pedis

Application of LUZU Cream for Interdigital Tinea Pedis⁚ LUZU Cream, 1 should be applied to the affected area and immediate surrounding skin once daily for two weeks․ It is crucial to follow the prescribed dosage and treatment duration to effectively treat interdigital tinea pedis caused by specific fungal organisms;

For Tinea Cruris and Tinea Corporis

Application of LUZU Cream for Tinea Cruris and Tinea Corporis⁚ LUZU Cream, 1 should be applied to the affected skin and surrounding area once daily for one week․ It is important to follow the prescribed dosage and complete the recommended treatment duration for effective management of tinea cruris and tinea corporis․