Treatment of Fungal skin infections

In Treatment of Fungal skin infections Lactfast Cream is an antifungal medicine. It kills and prevents the growth of fungus. This relieves the symptoms caused by the infection. It may be used to treat infections such as athlete’s foot Dhobie Itch thrush ringworm and dry flaky skin. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed even if your symptoms have gone. This will prevent the infection from coming back. Using this medicine as prescribed will relieve pain and itching and may help you feel more comfortable with your skin.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area.

Lactfast Cream is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of the skin such as athlete’s foot Dhobie Itch thrush ringworm and dry flaky skin. It works by killing the fungi that cause these infections.Lactfast Cream should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it more often or in higher quantity than prescribed as this will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the side effects. Skin infections will usually get better after 2 to 4 weeks of use. Let your doctor know if your condition does not improve. The effect of the medicine can be increased by keeping the affected area clean and dry and washing hands before and after use. If you have athlete’s foot wash your socks or tights thoroughly and change your shoes daily if possible.The most common side effects of this medicine include burning sensation irritation itching and redness at the site of application and skin dryness. These are not usually serious and resolve with time. Call your doctor if these persist or bother you. Seek emergency help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction such as a rash swelling of the lips throat or face swallowing or breathing problems and nausea. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another medicine that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine. Ask your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area.

- Alcohol : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Lactfast Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Lactfast Cream is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Kidney : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Liver : None <p> No interaction found/established

If you miss a dose of Lactfast Cream apply it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Azoles derivatives|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: DERMA

Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Application site reactions (burning irritation itching and redness) | Dry skin

Q. Is Lactfast Cream safe in pregnancy?::: Lactfast Cream should be avoided during pregnancy as there is no data to support its safety in pregnancy. However you should consult your doctor who will evaluate the benefits versus risks to your unborn baby if it is necessary to use Lactfast Cream.| Q. Is Lactfast Cream fungicidal or Fungistatic?::: Lactfast Cream has fungicidal property as it acts by slowing the growth of fungi. It decreases an important constituent of the cell membrane of fungi (ergosterol) thereby exhibiting its fungicidal activity.| Q. How to use Lactfast Cream?::: Use Lactfast Cream exactly as per your doctor’s advice. If you have an athlete's foot between the toes apply a thin layer of this medicine to the affected skin areas and spread it to cover at least 1 inch of the surrounding skin. Use it once a day for 2 weeks. If you have jock itch or ringworm apply it to the affected skin areas and spread it to cover at least 1 inch of the surrounding skin. Use it once a day for 1 week. Always wash your hands after you apply this medicine.| Q. How long does it take for Lactfast Cream to work?::: For different ailments Lactfast Cream works differently. Results for treating an athlete's foot between the toes are typically seen 4 weeks after treatment but it may take up to 6 weeks in some patients. On the other hand results for treating jock itch and ringworm are typically seen 3 weeks after treatment and it may take up to 4 weeks.| Q. How should I store Lactfast Cream?::: Keep Lactfast Cream in the container it came in. Keep the container tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Store it at room temperature (20°C to 25°C) and away from light excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).| Q. Is Lactfast Cream safe to use in children?::: Yes Lactfast Cream is safe and effective to be used in children above 2 years of age. Safety and effectiveness were observed to be the same between children and adults.