LOCERYL 0.25 Percentage Cream 30 GM

Prescription status:

Prescription required

Manufacturer Name:

GALDERMA INDIA PVT LTD

Drug classification:

Anti-fungal agents

What is this used for:

• Dermatomycosis

When to not take this medicine:

Hypersensitivity or allergy towards amorolfine or any active ingredients present along with it.

How should I take the medicine:

Apply this medicine on the affected area as directed by the physician. Do not apply this medicine in small or larger amounts than recommended.

How this medicine works:

This medicine is an antifungal medication used to treat infections caused by fungus.

Side effects

• Blistering (Unknown)
• Crusting (Unknown)
• Dryness (Unknown)
• Flaking of the skin (Unknown)
• Itching (Unknown)
• Tenderness (Unknown)
• Warmth on the skin (Unknown)
• Scaling (Unknown)
• Redness of the skin (Unknown) 
• Soreness (Unknown)
• Swelling of skin (Unknown)

Pregnancy warning:

Use of this medicine is not recommended for individuals who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant unless absolutely necessary as the safety and efficacy of this medicine is not well established. Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Lactation warning:

The use of this medicine is not recommended for lactating and breastfeeding mothers unless necessary. Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Renal dose adjustments:

This medicine usually may not cause any unusual adverse effects but it is recommended to let your doctor know about past and present illness and medications being taken.

Hepatic dose adjustments:

This medicine usually may not cause any unusual adverse effects but it is recommended to let your doctor know about past and present illness and medications being taken.

Drug interactions:

Since this medicine is used topically, there may or may not be any side effects or interactions that may not be experienced. In case of any interactions immediately inform your doctor about it.

Alcohol interactions:

Consumption of alcohol is usually not recommended while using this medicine.

Food interactions: N/A

Expert Advice: 

1. This medicine is applied externally. Follow all the instructions given in the leaflet before using this medicine.
2. Immediately stop using this medicine if you experience any rashes or burning sensations on the applied area.
3. It is recommended not to use on eyes or mouth or genital regions. 
4. This medicine is not recommended to use in children. The safety and efficacy is not clinically established.

Missed dose instructions:

Apply this medicine as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose skip the dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. 

Overdose Instructions:

Seek emergency treatment or contact your physician in case if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms during the treatment with this medicine.

Storage Instructions:

1. Store the medicine in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
2. Keep away from the reach of children
3. Discard the unused medicine safely after use.

References: 

1. Strafos Cream [Internet]. CiplaMed. 2020 [cited 7 December 2020]. Available from:https://ciplamed.com/content/strafos-cream
2. Amorolfine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 7 December 2020]. Available from: https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09056

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Keep away from direct sunlight

Store in a dry place