LONICAZOLE 20 (Gram)

Lonicazole 20 is a prescription-strength antifungal cream. Its active ingredient, luliconazole, is a newer-generation azole that was developed specifically for fungal skin infections. It is used widely by dermatologists in India, where warm, humid weather makes skin fungus very common.

How does it work? Fungal cells need a substance called ergosterol to build their outer membrane. Luliconazole blocks an enzyme (lanosterol demethylase) that the fungus needs to make ergosterol. Without a healthy membrane, the fungal cell cannot grow, leaks its contents, and dies. In laboratory studies, luliconazole showed very strong activity against dermatophytes, the group of fungi behind ringworm, jock itch, and athlete's foot. It also acts against some yeasts, including Malassezia and Candida.

Product Information 

Why Is Luliconazole Cream Important?

Fungal skin infections are among the most common reasons for a dermatology visit in India. They itch, they spread through shared towels, clothes, and skin contact, and they come back easily if only part of the problem is treated. A rash that looks small can hide a much larger area of infection under the skin's surface.

Luliconazole cream is important for five reasons:

1. It works against the most common ringworm fungi. Dermatophytes such as Trichophyton rubrum cause most cases of body, groin, and foot infection.
2. It offers a simple, once-daily routine. One application a day is easier to follow than creams that need two or three daily applications.
3. It often needs a shorter course. Shorter treatment can improve completion, though your doctor may still advise longer use for stubborn infections.
4. It has a good local safety profile. Most people notice only mild skin effects, if any.
5. It fits a wider treatment plan. Doctors combine it with hygiene advice, drying measures, and, in extensive or resistant cases, oral antifungals.

Steris Healthcare manufactures Lonicazole 20 under WHO-GMP and ISO-certified quality systems, so dermatologists, pharmacists, and distributors get consistent quality.

Key Benefits

• Potent antifungal action: Strong activity against the dermatophytes that cause ringworm, jock itch, and athlete's foot.
• Once-daily application: Simple to remember and use.
• Short-course potential: Many uncomplicated infections need only 1 to 2 weeks of treatment, as advised by a doctor.
• Relief from itching and redness: As the fungus is cleared, the burning and itching settle.
• Prolonged skin retention: The medicine stays in the skin layer where the fungus lives.
• Low systemic absorption: Minimal medicine enters the bloodstream when used on intact skin as directed.
• Non-greasy cream base: Spreads easily and suits most body areas, including skin folds when applied thinly.
• Convenient 20 g tube: Enough for a typical course over a moderate area and easy to carry.

Uses of Lonicazole 20

• Tinea corporis (ringworm of the body): round, red, scaly, itchy patches with a clearer centre
• Tinea cruris (jock itch): itchy, red rash in the groin, inner thighs, and buttock folds
• Tinea pedis (athlete's foot): peeling, itchy, cracked skin between the toes and on the soles
• Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor: light or dark patches on the chest, back, and shoulders, where your doctor advises it
• Cutaneous candidiasis (yeast infection of the skin), where your doctor advises it
• Other superficial fungal skin infections, as decided by a dermatologist

Precautions Before Using 

Do not use if:

• You are allergic to luliconazole, other azole antifungals (such as clotrimazole, ketoconazole, miconazole, or sertaconazole), or any ingredient in the cream
• The skin is badly broken, raw, or bleeding, unless your doctor advises it

Use with caution and talk to your doctor if:

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding. Absorption through the skin is low, but always check with your doctor first.
• You want to use it on a child. Use in children only on a paediatrician's or dermatologist's advice, and only if the label allows it for their age group.
• You have very sensitive skin or a history of contact dermatitis
• You use other creams, steroid creams, or oral antifungals on the same area. Do not stop or change them without medical advice.

Side Effects 

Most people tolerate luliconazole cream well. Side effects are usually mild and limited to the area of application.

Common or mild:

• Itching at the application site
• Mild burning or stinging
• Redness or irritation
• Dryness or slight peeling

Uncommon:

• Contact dermatitis (an allergic skin reaction)
• Swelling or blistering at the application site
• Temporary worsening of the rash before improvement
• Skin tenderness or pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy Luliconazole Cream online?

Luliconazole Cream can be purchased online through licensed pharmacies or authorized medicine suppliers in India, subject to availability and applicable prescription requirements.

What is the price of Luliconazole Cream?

The price of Luliconazole Cream may vary depending on the brand, strength, pack size, manufacturer, seller, and applicable offers. Check the current product listing for the latest price.

Can I order Luliconazole Cream online?

Yes, Luliconazole Cream may be ordered online through an authorized pharmacy or licensed supplier, provided the product is available and any applicable prescription requirements are met.

Is Luliconazole Cream available from Steris Healthcare?

Availability of Luliconazole Cream from Steris Healthcare depends on the current product range and stock status. Contact Steris Healthcare or check its latest product listing for availability.

What is Luliconazole Cream used for?

Luliconazole Cream is an antifungal medicine used to treat certain fungal skin infections, including conditions such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm, when prescribed or recommended by a healthcare professional.

What is the composition of Luliconazole Cream?

Luliconazole Cream contains Luliconazole as the active antifungal ingredient. The exact strength and inactive ingredients may vary depending on the manufacturer and formulation.

Is a prescription required?

Prescription requirements for Luliconazole Cream may vary depending on the strength, formulation, and local regulations. Use it according to the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.

How should Luliconazole Cream be taken?

Luliconazole Cream is for external use only. Apply a thin layer to the affected skin exactly as directed by your healthcare professional or according to the product label. Do not apply it to the eyes, mouth, or other sensitive areas unless specifically advised.

What should I know before buying Luliconazole Cream?

Before buying, check the strength, ingredients, pack size, manufacturer, expiry date, and authenticity of the product. Tell your healthcare professional about any allergies, skin conditions, or other medicines you are using.

How can I order Luliconazole Cream online?

To order Luliconazole Cream online, choose a licensed pharmacy or authorized supplier, verify the product details and availability, provide a prescription if required, and complete the seller's ordering and payment process.