Lamifin Cream

How to use Lamifin Cream

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.

How Medicine Works

Lamifin Cream is an antifungal medication which treats skin infections. It works by killing the fungi on the skin by destroying their cell membrane.

Expert Advice

• Lamifin Cream helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi.
• Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
• It can take a few weeks for the infection to clear and a few months before the skin returns to its normal color.
• Apply an amount sufficient to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin.
• It can make your skin more sensitive to sun. Use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.
• Avoid getting in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
• Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after four weeks of treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Does Lamifin treat ringworm?

Lamifin is used for the treatment of ringworm (dermatophytosis) infection. It is also used for the treatment of fungal infections of the groin area, toe and finger nails (yellow, opaque and thickened nails) and the feet (athlete’s foot).

Q. Is Lamifin effective?

Lamifin is effective as an antifungal drug if used in the doses for a duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Lamifin interfere with birth control?

Lamifin can cause breakthrough bleeding and irregular periods when Lamifin are taken with oral contraceptives (birth control medications). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Lamifin treat tinea versicolor?

Lamifin is used to treat fungal infections affecting fingernails, toenails, and skin. It is not the preferred antifungal for tinea versicolor (yeast infection characterized by discolored skin usually on the back, underarms, upper arms, chest, and neck)

Q. Is Lamifin a steroid?

Lamifin is not a steroid. Lamifin belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal drugs.

Q. Is Lamifin fungicidal (kills fungi)?

Lamifin is fungicidal (kills fungi) against dermatophytes, molds and certain dimorphic fungi. The activity versus yeasts is fungicidal or fungistatic (stops the growth of fungi) depending on the species.

Q. Is Lamifin safe?

Lamifin is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Lamifin an antibiotic?

Lamifin is an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal drugs used for the treatment of many fungal infections.

Q. Is Lamifin available over the counter?

Lamifin is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It belongs to a class of prescription drugs which are available only when prescribed by a doctor.

Q. Is Lamifin dangerous?

Lamifin is not dangerous, it is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Lamifin with ibuprofen?

Lamifin can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Lamifin with amoxicillin?

Lamifin can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Lamifin with metronidazole?

Lamifin can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Lamifin with prednisone?

Lamifin can be taken with prednisone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Lamifin with azithromycin?

Lamifin can be taken with azithromycin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Lamifin with phentermine?

Lamifin can be taken with phentermine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Lamifin with probiotics?

Lamifin can be taken with probiotics. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Lamifin with metformin?

Lamifin can be taken with metformin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Lamifin expire?

Yes, Lamifin does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check that before using any medicine.

Q. Does Lamifin treat candida (yeast)?

Lamifin exhibits poor efficacy against many candida (yeast) species. It is not recommended to use Lamifin for the treatment of candida infections. Please consult your doctor if you are suffering from candida infection as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Lamifin cause constipation?

Lamifin has not been reported to cause constipation. Please consult your doctor if you have constipation while taking Lamifin.

Q. Does Lamifin cause liver damage?

Lamifin can cause liver damage. Lamifin can cause liver failure and an increase in the liver enzymes. It is important to monitor liver function tests while taking Lamifin every 4-6 weeks of treatment. If there is any increased in the liver enzymes, immediately stop Lamifin and consult your doctor.

Q. Does Lamifin cause depression?

Lamifin can cause depression, however, it is not very common. Please consult your doctor if you have depression while taking Lamifin.

Q. Does Lamifin contain paracetamol (acetaminophen)?

Lamifin does not contain acetaminophen. Lamifin belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal drugs.

Q. Does Lamifin cause insomnia (difficulty to sleep)?

Lamifin has not been reported to cause insomnia (difficulty to sleep). Please consult your doctor if you have insomnia while taking Lamifin.

Q. Is Lamifin a sulfa drug?

Lamifin is an antifungal drug, not a sulfa drug. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of Lamifin is different from sulfa drugs.

Q. Does Lamifin cause hair loss?

Lamifin has been reported to cause hair loss in some patients. However, it is not a very common side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you have excessive hair loss while taking Lamifin.

Q. Does Lamifin cause weight gain?

Weight gain has not been reported with Lamifin. However, weight loss can occur in some patients. Consult your doctor if you have weight changes while taking Lamifin.

Q. Does Lamifin increase blood pressure?

Terbinfine does not cause increase in blood pressure. Consult your doctor in case you have blood pressure changes while taking Lamifin.

Q. Does Lamifin cause autism?

No, Lamifin has not been reported to cause autism. Please consult your doctor for any further information on the same.

Q. Does Lamifin cause an increase in blood sugar levels?

Lamifin has not shown to cause any increase in blood sugar levels. Consult your doctor if you experience any changes in blood sugar levels while taking Lamifin.

Q. Does Lamifin cause respiratory depression?

Lamifin has not shown to cause any symptoms of respiratory depression. Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptoms while taking Lamifin.Show moreShow less