ANTIFUNGALS (Topical)

Brand & Generic Names

Aftate for Athlete's Foot	Lotrimin Cream
Aerosol Spray Liquid	Lotrimin Lotion
Aftate for Athlete's Foot	Lotrimin Ointment
Aerosol Spray Powder	Lotrisone
Aftate for Athlete's Foot	Micatin
Gel	MICONAZOLE
Aftate for Athlete's Foot	Monistat-Derm
Sprinkle Powder	Mycelex
Aftate for Jock Itch	Mycelex Troches
Aerosol Spray Powder	Myclo Cream
Aftate for Jock Itch Gel	Myclo Solution
Aftate for Jock Itch	Myclo Spray
Sprinkle Powder	Mycostatin
AMPHOTERACIN B	Nadostine
Caldesene Medicated Powder	NAFTIFINE
Canesten Cream	Naftin
Canesten Solution	Nilstat
CICLOPIROX	Nizoral Shampoo
Ciloxam	NP-27 Cream
CLOTRIMAZOLE	NP-27 Powder
Cruex Aerosol Powder	NP-27 Solution
Cruex Antifungal Cream	NP-27 Spray Powder
Cruex Antifungal Powder	Nyaderm
Cruex Antifungal Spray	NYSTATIN
Powder	Nystex
Cruex Cream	OXICONAZOLE
Cruex Powder	Oxistat
Decylenes	Pitrex Cream
Decylenes Powder	Spectazole
Desenex Aerosol Powder	SULCONAZOLE
Desenex Antifungal Cream	Tinactin Aerolsol Liquid
Desenex Antifungal Liquid	Tinactin Aerosol Powder
Desenex Antifungal Ointment	Tinactin Antifungal Deodor-
Desenex Antifungal	ant Powder Aerosol
Penetrating Foam	Tinactin Cream
Desenex Antifungal Powder	Tinactin Jock Itch Aerosol
Desenex Antifungal Spray	Powder
Powder	Tinactin Jock Itch Cream
Desenex Ointment	Tinactin Jock Itch Spray
Desenex Powder	Powder
Desenex Solution	Tinactin Plus Powder
ECONAZOLE	Tinactin Powder
Ecostatin	Tinactin Solution
Exelderm	Ting Antifungal Cream
Fungizone	Ting Antifungal Powder
Genaspore Cream	Ting Antifungal Spray Liquid
Gordochom Solution	Ting Antifungal Spray
HALOPROGIN	Powder
Halotex	TOLNAFTATE
KETOCONAZOLE (Topical)	UNDECYLENIC ACID
Loprox	Zeasorb-AF Powder
Lotriderm

Basic Information

• Habit forming? No
• Prescription needed? Yes, for some
• Available as generic? No
• Drug class: Antifungal (topical)

Uses

Fights fungus infections such as ringworm of the scalp, athlete's foot, jockey itch, "sun fungus," nail fungus and others.

Dosage & Usage Information

How to use:
Cream, lotion, ointment--Bathe and dry area before use. Apply small amount and rub gently.
Powder--Apply lightly to skin.
Shampoo--Follow package instructions.
Don't bandage or cover treated areas with plastic wrap.
Follow other instructions from manufacturer listed on label.

When to use:
Twice a day, morning and evening, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

If you forget a dose:
Use as soon as you remember.

What drug does:
Kills fungi by damaging the fungal cell wall.

Time lapse before drug works:
May require 6 to 8 weeks for cure.

Don't use with:
Other skin medicines without telling your doctor.

Overdose

SYMPTOMS:
None expected.

WHAT TO DO:

• Not for internal use. If child accidentally swallows, call poison-control center.
• Dial 911 (emergency) or O (operator) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
• See EMERGENCY Information.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects

Life-threatening:

None expected.

Common:

None expected.

Infrequent:

Itching, redness, swelling of treated skin not present before treatment.

Rare:

None expected.

Warnings & Precautions

Don't use if:
You are allergic to any topical antifungal medicine listed.

Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you are allergic to anything that touches your skin.

Over age 60:
No problems expected.

Pregnancy:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Breast-feeding:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Infants & children:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Prolonged use:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Discontinuing:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Others:

• Avoid contact with eyes.
• Heat and moisture in bathroom medicine cabinet can cause breakdown of medicine. Store someplace else.
• Keep cool, but don't freeze.
• Store away from heat or sunlight.
• Don't use on other members of the family without consulting your doctor.
• If using for jock itch, avoid wearing tight underwear.
• If using for athlete's foot, dry feet carefully after bathing, wear clean cotton socks with sandals or well-ventilated shoes.

Possible Interaction with Other Drugs

GENERIC NAME	COMBINED EFFECT
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Possible Interaction with Other Substances

INTERACTS WITH	COMBINED EFFECT
---------------	---------------
Alcohol:	None expected.
Beverages:	None expected.
Cocaine:	None expected.
Foods:	None expected.
Marijuana:	None expected.
Tobacco:	None expected.