Lamifin M Tube Of 15gm Cream

Lamifin M Cream is used to treat fungal infections along with redness and itching of the skin. It contains a combination of mometasone and terbinafine. This medicine belongs to the antifungal class of medicines.

This Cream acts by reducing the redness and itching and inhibiting the fungal growth. You should not use it for any other skin condition. This Cream should be used externally only.

Do not use this Cream in or around your eyes, including eyelids. You may experience side effects such as dry skin, skin irritation, peeling of the skin. Do not stop using this Cream abruptly unless advised by your doctor.

Dosage

Overdose

• As Lamifin M Cream is meant for external application cases of overdose is unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
• If you have applied extra quantities of it wipe out the excess of the medicine with tissue or cotton.

Missed a Dose

If you forgot to apply the Cream, then apply the desired amount as soon as you remember it. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Lamifin M Cream contains mometasone and terbinafine. which is an antifungal agent.
• Mometasone acts as an anti-inflammatory agent that helps in reducing swelling, redness, itching caused by various skin conditions.
• Terbinafine medicine interferes with the biosynthesis of fungus within fungal cells, thus it inhibits the growth of the fungus.

Directions for Use

• Use Lamifin M Cream as directed by your doctor.
• For external use only, apply it on a healthy skin surface free from cuts and wounds.
• Wash your hands before and after using this medicine unless your hands are the area to be treated.
• In case your eyes come in contact with this medicine, rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I use Lamifin M Cream during pregnancy?

There is limited information available about the effect of Lamifin M Cream on pregnancy. This medicine is to be applied on topical surfaces and the quantities which might get absorbed from the skin is too little and there are rare chances of absorption. Still, this medicine should be used under medical supervision by a pregnant woman.

Breast Feeding

Can I use Lamifin M Cream while breastfeeding?

The Lamifin M Cream should not be used while breastfeeding and the infant should not come in contact with treated skin area like the breast. Always consult and inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding while using this Cream.

Driving

Can I drive if I have applied Lamifin M Cream?

Lamifin M does not impair driving ability.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Lamifin M Cream application?

Alcohol is not known to interact with this Cream. However, alcohol consumption delays the healing of infection. Hence it is recommended to avoid consuming alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You notice any growth filled with pus under your skin.
• You experience blurring of vision, skin irritation after applying, facial swelling, weakness and tiredness.
• You have diabetes.
• Avoid contact with eye or eyelids.
• You are using it for children above 12 years of age since it should be used cautiously.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to mometasone, terbinafine or any of the components of Lamifin M Cream.
• If you have any other skin conditions such as acne, thinning of the skin, cold sores, chickenpox, itching in the genital region, nappy rash, ulcerated skin, wounds, reactivation of chickenpox virus, skin growth.

Side effects

• Dry skin
• Skin irritation
• Peeling of the skin
• Acne
• Hair infection
• Thinning of the skin
• Skin discolouration
• Stretch marks
• Excessive hair growth

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Since Lamifin M Cream is to be used externally on the skin it is less likely to interact with other medicines. However, you should always consult your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions.

Storage and disposal

• Store this Cream below 25ºC.
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children and pets.
• Discard this Cream after the expiry date.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the Lamifin M Cream a steroid?

Lamifin M Cream contains a combination of mometasone and terbinafine, where mometasone belongs to the steroid group of medicine and terbinafine belongs to an antifungal group of medicine.

My Doctor has advised me to use Lamifin M Cream. How should I apply it? Do I have to rub the area after application?

Lamifin M Cream is to be applied only to the external body area. Apply it in such a way that it forms a thin layer over the affected area. Rubbing the affected area after the application is not advisable. Always seek your doctor’s advice whenever in doubt.

I am using Lamifin M Cream for the last 3 weeks but now I feel I am not having symptoms anymore, so can I stop using this Cream?

It is not advisable to stop using this Cream abruptly. Always consult your doctor before stopping this Cream.