Lamifin Cream
Lamifin cream is an antifungal medicine. Lamifin cream is prescribed for the fungal skin infections.
Lamifin Cream Composition :-
Lamifin cream contains :
Terbinafine Hydrochloride ..................... 1 % w/w
Terbinafine hydrochloride is a an antifungal medicine.
Lamifin Cream Uses :-
Lamifin cream is an antifungal medicine.
Lamifin cream is used for the treatment of fungal skin infections such as, athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm etc.
• Athlete's foot -
Athlete's foot or tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes. Lamifin cream is used in the treatment of tinea pedis identified by symptoms like scaly rash, itching, burning, etc.
• Jock itch -
Jock itch or tinea cruris is a fungal infection that take place in the moist and warm areas of the body such as groins, inner thigh or buttocks identified by a red, ring-shaped and itchy rash. Lamifin cream is used in the treatment of Tinea cruris by lowering the spread of the infection.
• Ringworm infection -
Ringworm or tinea corporis is a fungal skin infection identified by a red, scaly and circular rash with clear skin in the middle on different parts of the body. Lamifin cream is used to treat this condition and cure its further spread.
Tinea Versicolor :
Tinea Versicolor is a usual fungal infection which result in small, discoloured patches on your skin. Lamifin c is used to manage tinea versicolor.
Cutaneous Candidiasis :
Cutaneous candidiasis is a skin infection caused by fungi of Candida species. It take place specially in warm and moist areas of your body. Lamifin cream is used to manage cutaneous candidiasis.
Lamifin cream works by killing the fungi by damaging its cell membrane (protective covering) and making it weaker. So, it cure the spread of fungal infections.
Directions For Use :-
Lamifin cream should be advised by your doctor.
Lamifin cream for external use only.
Lamifin cream can be applied one time or two time daily.
Cleanse and dry the affected areas fully before application of Lamifin cream . Apply the Lamifin cream to the affected skin and surrounding area in a thin layer and rub in gently.
Relief of clinical symptoms usually take place within a few days. Improper use or premature discontinuation of treatment carries the risk of recurrence. If there are no signs of improvement after two weeks, the diagnosis must be verified.
How Dose Lamifin Cream Work :-
Lamifin Cream contains Terbinafine hydrochloride.
Terbinafine Hydrochloride :
Terbinafine hydrochloride works by stopping the production of a chemical called as ergosterol, which is responsible for forming the fungal cell membrane (the protective covering of the fungi). So, it kills the fungi and stops the spread of infections. Thus, Lamifin cream treat fungal skin infections.
Lamifin Cream Sideeffects :-
Like all medicines, Lamifin cream can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
Some common side effects like -
• Skin itching,
• Skin peeling,
• Change in skin colour,
• Skin redness,
• Dry skin
• Burning sensation at the application site
Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time. Although, if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get poor, take a doctor's consultation as soon as possible.
Precautions :-
• Avoid the use of Lamifin cream if you have allergy to terbinafine.
• Lamifin cream is meant for external use only. Apply the cream to the affected areas of the skin as ordered by your doctor. Avoid applying Lamifin cream in larger or smaller quantities than suggested. Use Lamifin cream for the suggested duration. Consult your doctor if you undergo any undesired effects that continue or get worse.
• In case of accidental contact with the eyes Lamifin cream can be irritating to the eyes.
• Pregnancy
There is no clinical experience with Lamifin cream in pregnant women, therefore, unless the potential benefits outweigh any possible risks, Lamifin cream should not be provide during pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding
Lamifin cream contains Terbinafine, is pass in breast milk. Therefore mothers should not get Lamifin cream whilst breast-feeding. Newborn must not be allowed to come into touch with any treated skin, including the breast.
• Fertility
There are no effect of Lamifin cream on fertility have been seen in animal studies.
• Lamifin cream has no influence on the capacity to drive and use machines.
• Local symptoms like pruritus, skin exfoliation, application site pain, application site irritation, pigmentation disorder, skin burning sensation, erythema and scab can take place at the site of application.
• These slight symptoms should be distinguished from hypersensitivity reactions like widespread pruritis, rash, bullous eruptions and hives which are reported in sporadic cases but need discontinuation.
• Lamifin cream is for outside use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. It can be irritating to the eyes. In case of accidental contact with the eyes, rinse the eyes completely with running water.
• There are no known drug interactions with Lamifin cream.
• The undergo with Lamifin cream in children is still limited and its use cannot therefore be suggested. Lamifin cream is not prescribed for use in children below 12 years of age due to limited safety and success data.
• There is no proof to suggest that elderly patients need different dosages or undergo side-effects different to those of younger patients.
Lamifin Cream Price :-
MRP ₹ : ( 15gm )
Lamifin Cream Marketed By :-
Canixa Life Sciences Pvt
Lamifin Cream Self-life :-
Please see the expiry date/manufacture date printed on Lamifin cream pack.
Classification :-
Drug Name : Terbinafine,
Therapeutic Class : Topical Antifungal,
Therapeutic Indication : Fungal skin infections,