do not cover the affected area with occlusive (tight) dressing
Primary Uses
Indications
This medication is indicated in patients with tinea infections, cutaneous candidiasis (fungal infection caused by Candida), seborrhoeic dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), candida vulvitis (inflammation of the vulva), seborrhea (red, itchy and white scales).
Side Effects
This medication may cause stinging, swelling, irritation, or redness of the treated skin.
Warnings
Pregnancy
No definitive data regarding pregnancy is available, therefore, be cautious. Refer to your healthcare provider for risk/benefit assessment.
Lactation
The effects of this medication are undetermined in nursing females. Please consult your healthcare provider for further details.
Precautions
The patient must be cautious if they have allergies to azole antifungals.
Contraindications
This medicine is contraindicated in persons who have shown hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or excipient of this formulation.
FAQS
How does ketoconazole work?
Being an anti-fungal medicine, it works by killing the fungus and hence hindering its growth.
How long does it take for Nizoral cream to work?
Symptoms should improve during the first 2-4 weeks of your treatment.
Can I use Nizoral cream on my face?
Nizoral cream can be used to treat fungal infections of the skin that appear on the face.
Is Nizoral cream good for pimples?
Topical Ketoconazole 2% was only mildly effective in reducing mild acne in adult women.
What should be done in case side effects aggravate?
Withdraw its use immediately and consult with the concerned doctor for an alternate medicine or dose adjustments.
Is Nizoral cream safe?
Nizoral cream is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Nizoral cream is for external use on the skin only.
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do not cover the affected area with occlusive (tight) dressing
Primary Uses
Indications
This medication is indicated in patients with tinea infections, cutaneous candidiasis (fungal infection caused by Candida), seborrhoeic dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), candida vulvitis (inflammation of the vulva), seborrhea (red, itchy and white scales).
Side Effects
This medication may cause stinging, swelling, irritation, or redness of the treated skin.
Warnings
Pregnancy
No definitive data regarding pregnancy is available, therefore, be cautious. Refer to your healthcare provider for risk/benefit assessment.
Lactation
The effects of this medication are undetermined in nursing females. Please consult your healthcare provider for further details.
Precautions
The patient must be cautious if they have allergies to azole antifungals.
Contraindications
This medicine is contraindicated in persons who have shown hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or excipient of this formulation.
FAQS
How does ketoconazole work?
Being an anti-fungal medicine, it works by killing the fungus and hence hindering its growth.
How long does it take for Nizoral cream to work?
Symptoms should improve during the first 2-4 weeks of your treatment.
Can I use Nizoral cream on my face?
Nizoral cream can be used to treat fungal infections of the skin that appear on the face.
Is Nizoral cream good for pimples?
Topical Ketoconazole 2% was only mildly effective in reducing mild acne in adult women.
What should be done in case side effects aggravate?
Withdraw its use immediately and consult with the concerned doctor for an alternate medicine or dose adjustments.
Is Nizoral cream safe?
Nizoral cream is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Nizoral cream is for external use on the skin only.
Introduction
Expert Advice
INDICATIONS
This medication is used to treat patients with candida (fungal) infection or mixed infection with fungi and some types of bacteria.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Patients with hypersensitivity (allergy) to this medication should be cautioned against the use of this medication.
PREAUTIONS
Patients with hypersensitivity (allergy) to this medication should be cautioned against the use of this medication.
SIDE EFFECTS
Transient (temporary) irritation and burning.
PREGNANCY
It is not known what effect this medication has on pregnant females. Consult your doctor for further details.
LACTATION
It is not known what effect this medication has on lactating females. For further details, consult your healthcare provider.
Primary Uses
Fungal infections
Indications
This medication is used for treating patients with fungal infections of the skin, characterized by inflammation (redness, swelling, soreness).
Side Effects
Patients using this may at times experience mild burning or irritation at the site of application.
Warnings
Pregnancy
The effects of this medicine are undetermined in pregnant females. Therefore, please consult your doctor before use.
Lactation
The effects of this medicine are undetermined in lactating females. Therefore, please consult your doctor before use.
Precautions
Patients with hypersensitivity (allergy) to this medication should be cautioned against the use of this medication.
Contraindications
This medication is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the medication, skin lesions in the area to be treated that are associated with tuberculosis or syphilis, and with viral infections e.g. herpes or chicken pox.
FAQS
Is this drug an anti-fungal?
Yes, this is an anti-fungal cream which can be used locally.
Apply clotrimazole to the affected skin, usually twice a day or as directed by your doctor.
Dosage and length of treatment depend on the type of infection being treated.
Do not apply this more often than prescribed.
Apply enough clotrimazole to cover the affected area and some of the surrounding skin.
After applying clotrimazole, wash your hands.
Do not wrap, cover or bandage the area unless directed to do so by your doctor.
Do not apply clotrimazole in the eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina.
Use clotrimazole regularly to get the most benefit from it.
To help remember, use clotrimazole at the same time.
Quantity is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Do not increase your quantity or take this product more often than directed.
Expert Advice
Avoid contact with eyes.
Wash hands or wear gloves before application.
Contact your doctor if there is constant burning, swelling, itching, worsening of the condition, or lack of response to treatment.
Insert full applicator gently into vagina at bedtime and eject cream into vagina.
Contact prescriber if there is vulvar itching, fever, foul-smelling discharge, and if the condition worsens.
Continue lying down for 30 minutes after administration.
Do not have intercourse during therapy.
Primary Uses
Candidiasis
Indications
This medicine is indicated for fungal and gram positive bacterial infections of the skin and nails. It is also used for fungal otitis externa (inflammation of external ear). Clotrimazole topical is also indicated for vulvitis (inflammation of vulva, area outside the vagina), balanitis (inflammation of head of penis); treatment of partner to prevent re-infection.
Side Effects
The side effects of this medication include Local mild burning, irritation, hypersensitivity reaction (allergic reaction), or erythema (redness of the skin).
Warnings
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor before using clotrimazole during pregnancy for a better analysis.
Lactation
Consult your doctor before using clotrimazole during lactation for a better analysis.
Driving
Its use has shown a risk of drowsiness; therefore avoid using it while driving.
Liver
Consult your doctor before using clotrimazole for a better analysis if you have liver disease.
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