LOMEXIN 2% Cream / Gel / Shampoo / Cutaneous solution / Cutaneous powder Ref.[50527] Active ingredients: Fenticonazole

Source: Web Search  Revision Year: 2015  Publisher: Recordati Ireland Ltd., Raheens East, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, Ireland

4.1. Therapeutic indications

  • Dermatomycoses from dermatophytes (Tricophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton) in different locations: tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis (athletes foot), tinea manuum, tinea faciei, tinea barbae, tinea unguium.
  • Skin candidiasis (intertrigo, perleche, facial candidiasis, “diaper” candidiasis, perineal and scrotal candidiasis); balanitis, balanoposthitis; onychia and paronychia.
  • Pityriasis versicolor (from Pityrosporum orbiculare and P. ovale).
  • Otomycosis (from Candida or yeasts); only if there are no ear drum lesions.
  • Erythrasma
  • Mycosis with bacterial superinfections (from Gram-positive bacteria).
  • Treatment of infections of the scalp from the yeast Pityrosporum such as seborrheal dermatitis and Pityriasis capitis.

4.2. Posology and method of administration

Lomexin should be applied 1-2 times a day, as instructed by the physician, after having washed and dried the affected part, utilizing the appropriate formulation according to the location of the lesion.

2% cream and 2% gel – is indicated for the treatment of glabrous skin, of skin folds and mucosa; it is applied byrubbing gently. Preferably, it is used for dry mycosis: Pityriasis versicolor, erythrasma, onychomycosis (in onychomycosis the cream should be applied with an occlusive bandage); the cream is suitable for use in male genital mycosis.

2% cutaneous foam – the use of the foam is particularly indicated in the treatment of Pityriasis Versicolor and in the case of extensive dermatomycosis of glabrous skin; in these cases, the foam should be applied in the evening on wet skin, either directly or utilizing a sponge, letting it dry and washing it off the following morning. During the course of infections, LOMEXIN Skin foam may be effectively used for cleansing, as it avoids further irritation of already affected skin, thanks to its physiological pH.

2% cutaneous spray, solution and 2% cutaneous solution – it is indicated for use on the scalp and skin areas covered by hair. The spray solution is, moreover, easy and convenient to use for extensive mycosis and for areas which are difficult to reach.

2% cutaneous powder - it is used for athletes foot and, in general, for the intertrigous areas and for humid lesions, both as single treatments and in addition to the cream. In foot infections, it is advised that the inside of socks and shoes should also be sprinkled with Lomexin.

In athletes foot and in onychomycosis, in order to avoid reinfections, it is appropriate to continue the above indicated treatment for 1 or 2 weeks after the symptoms disappearance.

2% shampoo – Wash the affected areas with LOMEXIN Scalp Fluid; leave on for approximately 3-4 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water. Treatment: Twice a week for 2-4 weeks.

Lomexin is not greasy, does not stain and can be easily removed with water.

4.9. Overdose

No risk of overdose has been identified in the post-marketing experience.

6.3. Shelf life

3 years. Do not use after expiry date.

After opening the primary packaging, period of the shelf life 30 days.

6.4. Special precautions for storage

Store at temperature not exceeding 25°C.

Keep out of reach of children.

6.5. Nature and contents of container

2% cream: 1 tube of 10 g, 15 g, 20 g, 30 g, 40 g, 50 g.

2% cutaneous spray solution: one 30 ml glass container.

2% cutaneous powder: one polypropylene tube of 50 g.

Pharmaceutical forms currently marketed are reported only; not all the pack sizes may be marketed.

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