Lukoskin Ointment is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Aimil Pharmaceuticals. It is mainly used to restore skin health.
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ToggleUses and dose
Indications:
lecoderma, restores skin health, depigmentation
Dosage: Apply gently from pigmented to non-pigmented area, once or twice a day and take oral liquid. After half an hour, expose the area to sun either before 11 am or after 3 pm for 10-20 mins. Mild irritation/blister is a positive sign for erythematic/pigmentation. In some hypersensitive patients if serve irritation persists. Apply or dilute the medicine with chameli (Jamine) oil or seek physician’s advice.
Duration
How long to apply?
This medicine can be taken for a period of 6 – 8 weeks as per doctors advice. After that time, usually the dose is gradually reduced and the medicine is stopped in next 6 weeks of time.
Ingredients
Lukoskin Ointment Ingredients:
Each gm of ointment contain
Bal Jadi – Bala moola – Sida cordifolia – 42 mg
Bakuhi – ?Psoralea corylifolia Linn – 7.5 mg – Very well known for its efficacy against skin diseases including leucoderma.
Vish Naag – Vatsanabha – Aconitum ferox. 5.3 mg
Ark – Calotropis gigantea(Linn) – 4.6 mg
Kumara – Ipomoea batatas – 2.2 mg
Chameli Tail – 4.7 mg
Til tail – Sesamum indicum Linn – 373 mg
Babchi ash – Psoralea corylifolia – 2.35 mg
Vish Naag ash -Vatsanabha – 2.35 mg
Petroleum jelly cream base Q.S
Side effects
Lukoskin Ointment Side effects:
One patient complained about skin boil
This product is meant only for external application.
Consult your doctor for its usage during pregnancy.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Avoid accidental oral intake. Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Package, manufacturer and shelf life
Presentation: 40 grams, 75 grams
Manufactured by: Aimil Pharmaceuticals
Shelf life – 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital