Oxiconazole

Drug Status in USA : Approved
Drug Status in Canada : Approved

pronunciation

pronounced as (ox i kon' a zole)

Why is this medication prescribed?

Oxiconazole, an antifungal agent, is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.


How should this medicine be used?

Oxiconazole comes in a cream or lotion to be applied to your skin. Oxiconazole usually is applied once a day (in the evening) or twice a day (in the morning and evening). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use oxiconazole exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Thoroughly clean the infected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medication in until most of it disappears. Use just enough medication to cover the affected area. You should wash your hands after applying the medication.


What are the precautions to be followed?

Before using oxiconazole,
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to oxiconazole or any other drugs.
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking, including vitamins.
  • tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using oxiconazole, call your doctor.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Oxiconazole may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
  • itching
  • burning
  • redness
  • dry or flaky skin
  • tingling
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
  • pain
  • swelling
  • open sores
  • skin rash


How to store the medication and dispose it of after its use later?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.


Drug Category/Class

  • Imidazole Derivatives
  • Gynecological Antiinfectives and Antiseptics
  • Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Imidazole and Triazole Derivatives
  • Antifungals for Topical Use
  • Antifungals for Dermatological Use
  • Dermatologicals
  • Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C19 Inducers
  • CYP3A4 Inhibitors
  • Imidazole and triazole derivatives
  • Imidazole derivatives
Prescribed For treatment of dermal fungal infection.
Weight :429.12
Structure Oxiconazole
Generic Drug Oxiconazole prescribed For treatment of dermal fungal infection.
Formula

C18H13Cl4N3O

Oxiconazole has 1 Brands listed


Zoderm (Skin) (30 gm)

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