Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm

Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals. It primarily treats fungal skin infections, including ringworm, jock itch, and athlete’s foot. Fungal infection is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another).

Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm is a combination of two medications: Luliconazole and salicylic acid. Luliconazole has a broad spectrum of antifungal activity. The enzyme lanosterol demethylase is thought to be inhibited by Luliconazole. Lanosterol demethylase is required to synthesise ergosterol, a key component of fungal cell membranes. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic agent that removes dead skin cells and softens skin by breaking down the protein keratin (a part of the skin structure). As a result, Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm kills the fungi and clears the infection.

Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm is only for external use. Some people may experience application site reactions such as redness, swelling, irritation, or burning skin sensation at the site. Most of these side effects of Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

It is recommended not to use Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm if you are allergic to any components present in it. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm. Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm is not recommended for children until your doctor recommends it. Let your doctor know about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential negative effects.

Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm is an antifungal medication primarily used to treat fungal skin infections, such as ringworm, jock itch and athlete’s foot. Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm is a combination of two medications: Luliconazole and salicylic acid. Luliconazole has a broad spectrum of antifungal activity. The enzyme lanosterol demethylase is thought to be inhibited by Luliconazole. Lanosterol demethylase is required to synthesise ergosterol, a key component of fungal cell membranes. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic agent that removes dead skin cells and softens skin by breaking down the protein keratin (a part of the skin structure). Thereby, It helps to clear fungal infections and provides relief from cracking, burning, scaling, and itching of the skin caused due to conditions.

Application site reactions (Redness, swelling, irritation or burning sensation) 

It is strictly recommended not to use Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm if you are allergic to any components present in it. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using this medicine. Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm is not recommended for children until your doctor recommends it. Before taking Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm, inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential negative effects. Avoid contact of Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm with nose, mouth, or eyes as it may irritate. If Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm accidentally comes into contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found.

• Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
• Don't walk barefoot in wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers to prevent fungal infections.
• Do not scratch the affected skin; it can spread the infection to other body parts.
• Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes, or socks with others.
• Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.

• Before applying Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm, clean and dry the affected area.
• Avoid contact of Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm with nose, mouth or eyes. In case Lunoid-S Cream 30 gm comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.

Fungal infection: It is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another). Ringworm is a common fungal infection of the skin or scalp that is contagious and causes a rash resembling a worm in a ring shape. Jock itch (also known as tinea cruris) is a fungal infection of the skin that causes an itchy, red rash in warm and moist areas of the body, such as the groin, buttocks, and inner thighs. An Athlete’s foot (also known as tinea pedis) is a fungal infection that usually starts between the toes, especially in people with extremely sweaty feet and tight-fitting shoes. It occurs most commonly in athletes. It causes itching, burning, or stinging sensation due to a scaly rash.