Lactifem Itch Cream 20 gm

Lactifem Itch Cream 20 gm belongs to a group of medications known as antifungals,  used to treat fungal infections. Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue in the body. Symptoms of a fungal infection include rash, irritation, redness and scaling of the skin.

Lactifem Itch Cream 20 gm is composed of two medicines: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Lidocaine (local anaesthetic). Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication that works by stopping the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Lidocaine belongs to the class of local anaesthetics. It reduces pain by blocking the pain signals from nerves to the brain. It causes temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes.

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Lactifem Itch Cream 20 gm has common side effects like itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Lactifem Itch Cream 20 gm or any other medications. Please check with your doctor before using Lactifem Itch Cream 20 gm, if you have severe liver disease, heart and kidney diseases, and blood disorders (methemoglobinemia, a condition in which less oxygen is delivered to the cells). Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Lactifem Itch Cream 20 gm. If nursing mothers apply Lactifem Itch Cream 20 gm to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.

Lactifem Itch Cream 20 gm is used to treat fungal infections and consists of two medicines, namely: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Lidocaine (local anaesthetic). Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication that treats fungal infections like vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, and ringworm. It stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic that reduces pain by blocking the pain signals from nerves to the brain. It causes temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes.

Before using Lactifem Itch Cream 20 gm, let your doctor know if have a history of liver diseases, heart, kidney diseases, blood disorders (methemoglobinemia, a condition in which less oxygen is delivered to the cells) or allergic reactions to Lactifem Itch Cream 20 gm and its components. Do not apply Lactifem Itch Cream 20 gm to blisters, cuts, wounds or lesions. Do not smoke or go near naked flames since fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings) that has been in contact with this product burns easily and is a serious fire hazard. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a lactating mother. If you apply Lactifem Itch Cream 20 gm to breasts or nipple for treatment, wash it off while nursing your baby.

• Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and the spread of the fungal infection.
• Do not scratch the affected area of the skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
• Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
• Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
• Wash your socks, stockings, and tights in hot water regularly. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
• Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent fungal infections.
• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

• Itching
• Dryness
• Redness
• Burning sensation at the application site

Fungal infection: A fungal infection occurs when a fungus enters, infects, and multiplies in the body. Fungi can live in water, soil, air, and plants. Fungi affect any part of the body, including the mouth, throat, oesophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and blood. Mild fungal skin infections are common and can cause rashes. Fungal infections affecting body organs like the lungs can cause flu or tuberculosis. Some fungal diseases like cryptococcal meningitis and blood infections can be fatal. A few common fungal infections are yeast infections that affect the genital area, oesophagus, and urinary tract caused by the species Candida.  

Athlete's foot: It is a fungal infection between the toes due to sweating.

Jock itch: A fungal infection in the skin of the genitals, inner thighs and buttocks.