Luzu
Indicated to address superficial fungal infections to relieve dermal scale buildup and support healthy skin growth.
- Categories
- Antifungals · Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Luliconazole
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 1%
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Luzu, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Luzu vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Luzu details
- Conditions
- Tinea Pedis · Tinea Cruris · Tinea Corporis
- Alternative names
- luliconazole
- Therapeutic class
- Imidazole Antifungal
- Pharmacological class
- Topical Antifungal
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to luliconazole
- Minor side effects
- mild application site irritation; dry skin
- Moderate side effects
- skin peeling; erythema; pruritus
- Serious side effects
- severe contact dermatitis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Valeant Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over twelve years and adults.
Patient summary
indicated to address superficial fungal infections to relieve dermal scale buildup and support healthy skin growth.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the enzyme lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase, halting ergosterol production in fungal membranes to cause cell collapse.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Minimal absorption. Use caution. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Luzu is the originator brand name, made by Valeant Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Valeant Pharmaceuticals.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Luliconazole is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.