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Luxigen Cream

Luxigen Cream

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Consume Type

TOPICAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

for this medicine

About Luxigen Cream

Luxigen Cream is a dermatological antibiotic medication that treats primary and secondary bacterial skin infections. Bacterial skin infection occurs when bacteria penetrate through hair follicles or the skin breaks and infect the skin. Symptoms include redness, pain, and tenderness of the skin, minor bumps or boils, rashes, blisters, cracked/dry skin, swelling, stinging or burning sensation, pus formation, and itching.

Luxigen Cream is composed of Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. It has broad-spectrum activity against aerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. 

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Luxigen Cream is for topical (skin) use only. Common side effects of Luxigen Cream include skin irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Luxigen Cream or any other medications. Do not use Luxigen Cream on large skin areas, open wounds, blisters and lesions. Please do not cover the affected areas with a dressing or bandage unless advised by a doctor. If Luxigen Cream gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting this medication. Luxigen Cream should be used in infants over one year of age only when prescribed by a doctor.

Uses of Luxigen Cream

Treatment of Bacterial skin infections

Medicinal Benefits

Luxigen Cream treats various bacterial skin infections, such as eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales), dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin), infected skin cysts, and insect bites. Luxigen Cream consists of Gentamicin (antibiotic). It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Luxigen Cream is also used for treating wet, oozing primary infections and greasy, secondary infections, such as pustular acne or infected seborrheic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin mainly on the scalp).

Directions for Use

Apply a thin layer of Luxigen Cream with clean and dry hands on the skin's affected areas. You can also apply it with a piece of clean cotton wool or gauze swab. Gently rub the medicine into the skin until it is disappeared. Wash your hands before and after application on the affected areas unless the treatment is for hands.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Luxigen Cream

  • Skin irritation
  • Itching
  • Redness

Drug Warnings

Before using Luxigen Cream, let your doctor know if you have a history of liver and kidney diseases, viral or fungal infections or allergic reactions to antibiotics. Avoid applying Luxigen Cream on sunburns, lesions, blisters and open wounds. Do not wash the treated areas for a minimum of 3 hours after you apply Luxigen Cream. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant, are already pregnant or breastfeeding. Luxigen Cream is recommended for children above one year of age with a doctor's advice.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Luxigen Cream may interact with water pills (etacrynic acid, furosemide), antibiotics (kanamycin, neomycin, polymyxin b), immunosuppressants (cyclosporin), chemotherapy medicines (cisplatin), and leukaemia treating drugs (fludarabine).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of liver and kidney diseases, viral or fungal infections, or allergic reactions before starting Luxigen Cream. 

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ETACRYNIC ACID
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • KANAMYCIN
  • NEOMYCIN
  • POLYMYXIN B
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • CISPLATIN
  • FLUDARABINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
  • Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and spreading skin infection.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections.
  • Do not scratch the affected skin area as 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.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.

Special Advise

It is advised to contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial skin infection: Bacterial skin infection occurs when bacteria penetrate through hair follicles or the skin breaks and infect the skin. Symptoms include redness, pain, and tenderness of the skin, minor bumps or boils, rashes, blisters, cracked/dry skin, swelling, stinging or burning sensation, pus formation, and itching. Bacterial skin infections are generally mild and can be treated using topical antibiotics. Sometimes, for a severe infection, an oral antibiotic may be required. Common bacterial infections include cellulitis (red and swollen skin), erysipelas (large patches on the skin), impetigo (red sores on the face), folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles), and carbuncles (pus-filled bumps).

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

No interactions were found. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

It is advised to consult your doctor if you plan to conceive or are already pregnant before starting Luxigen Cream.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There are limited studies on how Luxigen Cream affects breastfed infants. Please consult your doctor before using Luxigen Cream if you are breastfeeding. If you need to apply Luxigen Cream on your breasts, don't do this shortly before giving a feed.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Luxigen Cream has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment before starting Luxigen Cream.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before starting Luxigen Cream.

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Children

Caution

Luxigen Cream is recommended for children above one year of age only with a doctor's advice.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Uchani, G.T. Road, Karnal-132001 Haryana (INDIA)
Other Info - LU80939

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FAQs

Luxigen Cream is a dermatological antibiotic medication that treats primary and secondary bacterial skin infections.
Luxigen Cream prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus it helps treat bacterial infections of the skin.
Luxigen Cream is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If Luxigen Cream gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with water. Do not put a bandage or a dressing on the affected area while using Luxigen Cream unless advised by the doctor. Do not apply Luxigen Cream on sunburns, large areas, open wounds, lesions, and blisters.
Do not use Luxigen Cream on your own for acne treatment. If you have severe pustular acne with yellowish fluid called pus, you may be prescribed Luxigen Cream by a doctor. Do not self-medicate for your skin disease/condition; please consult a dermatologist for expert advice.
You must maintain a three-hour gap after applying Luxigen Cream if you use more than one topical medicine.

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