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Lofatin Lotion is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Lofatin Lotion depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Lofatin Lotion is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lofatin Lotion is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lofatin Lotion safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Lofatin Lotion on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Lofatin Lotion safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Lofatin Lotion in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Lofatin Lotion is unavailable.
What is the effect of Lofatin Lotion on the Kidneys?
Lofatin Lotion is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Lofatin Lotion on the Liver?
Lofatin Lotion is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Lofatin Lotion on the Heart?
You can take Lofatin Lotion without any fear of damage to the heart.
Lofatin Lotion should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lofatin Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lofatin Lotion habit forming or addictive?
Lofatin Lotion is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lofatin Lotion will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Lofatin Lotion is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lofatin Lotion cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lofatin Lotion
Taking Lofatin Lotion with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lofatin Lotion
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lofatin Lotion and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Lofatin Lotion is a brand name of luliconazole and it comes in the form of a topical cream. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antifungal agents (azole class anti-infectives). It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis also known as athlete's foot (fungal infection) that affects the area between the toes. It is also used in the treatment of jock itch also known as tinea cruris (fungal infection of the skin) that affects the skin area around the genitals, buttocks, and inner thighs and ringworm also known as tinea corporis. Lofatin Lotion is effective against all of these fungal skin infections that are caused by Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum.
No, Lofatin Lotion is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Lofatin Lotion can cure ringworm. It is used for the treatment of ringworm which is a fungal infection of the skin caused by fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum. It works by preventing the synthesis of ergosterol (a component of the cell membrane of fungi). In the absence of ergosterol fungal cell wall is damaged that results in an increase in permeability of fungal cell wall this causes leakage of nutrients which kills the fungi.
No, Lofatin Lotion does not cause dry skin. It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug. However, your skin becomes after using this medicine it may be due to other reason try to use moisturizer and other preventive cure to eradicate dryness of skin.
Lofatin Lotion contains luliconazole which is an antifungal agent that works by preventing the synthesis of ergosterol (a component of the cell membrane of fungi) through inhibition of an enzyme known as lanosterol demethylase. In the absence of ergosterol fungal cell wall is damaged that results in an increase in permeability of fungal cell wall this causes leakage of nutrients which kills the fungi. Lofatin Lotion is effective against fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Luzu (luliconazole) Cream, 1%
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-176