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Medically reviewed by Militian Inessa Mesropovna, PharmD. Last updated on 13.04.2022
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Oxiconazole Cream Nitrate Cream is indicated for the topical treatment of the following dermal infections: tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Epidermophyton floccosum. Oxiconazole Cream Nitrate Cream is indicated for the topical treatment of tinea (pityriasis) versicolor due to Malassezia furfur.
Oxiconazole Cream Nitrate Cream may be used in pediatric patients for tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis, and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor; however, these indications for which Oxiconazole Cream Nitrate Cream has been shown to be effective rarely occur in children below the age of 12.
Oxiconazole Cream is used to treat infections caused by a fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth.
Oxiconazole Cream is applied to the skin to treat:
- ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
- ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete's foot); and
- ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch).
- ringworm of the trunk (tinea [pityriasis] versicolor)
Oxiconazole Cream is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Versicolor
Apply cream to affected areas once a day. Oxiconazole Cream lotion should not be used to treat tinea versicolor.
Treatment should continue for 2 weeks. If a patient shows no clinical improvement after the treatment period, the diagnosis should be reviewed and alternate etiology considered.
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Corporis
Apply lotion or cream to affected areas once or twice a day.
Tinea corporis, tinea cruris: Treatment should continue for 2 weeks.
Tinea pedis: Treatment should continue for 1 month to reduce the possibility of recurrence.
If a patient shows no clinical improvement after the treatment period, the diagnosis should be reviewed and alternate etiology considered.
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Cruris
Apply lotion or cream to affected areas once or twice a day.
Tinea corporis, tinea cruris: Treatment should continue for 2 weeks.
Tinea pedis: Treatment should continue for 1 month to reduce the possibility of recurrence.
If a patient shows no clinical improvement after the treatment period, the diagnosis should be reviewed and alternate etiology considered.
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Pedis
Apply lotion or cream to affected areas once or twice a day.
Tinea corporis, tinea cruris: Treatment should continue for 2 weeks.
Tinea pedis: Treatment should continue for 1 month to reduce the possibility of recurrence.
If a patient shows no clinical improvement after the treatment period, the diagnosis should be reviewed and alternate etiology considered.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Versicolor
Apply cream to affected areas once a day. Oxiconazole Cream lotion should not be used to treat tinea versicolor.
Treatment should continue for 2 weeks. If a patient shows no clinical improvement after the treatment period, the diagnosis should be reviewed and alternate etiology considered.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Corporis
Apply lotion or cream to affected areas once or twice a day.
Tinea corporis, tinea cruris: Treatment should continue for 2 weeks.
Tinea pedis: Treatment should continue for 1 month to reduce the possibility of recurrence.
If a patient shows no clinical improvement after the treatment period, the diagnosis should be reviewed and alternate etiology considered.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Cruris
Apply lotion or cream to affected areas once or twice a day.
Tinea corporis, tinea cruris: Treatment should continue for 2 weeks.
Tinea pedis: Treatment should continue for 1 month to reduce the possibility of recurrence.
If a patient shows no clinical improvement after the treatment period, the diagnosis should be reviewed and alternate etiology considered.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Pedis
Apply lotion or cream to affected areas once or twice a day.
Tinea corporis, tinea cruris: Treatment should continue for 2 weeks.
Tinea pedis: Treatment should continue for 1 month to reduce the possibility of recurrence.
If a patient shows no clinical improvement after the treatment period, the diagnosis should be reviewed and alternate etiology considered.
Renal Dose Adjustments
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Precautions
Oxiconazole Cream is not for ophthalmic or vaginal use. Contact with eyes or mucous membranes should be avoided.
Patients should be advised to discontinue use and notify their physician if increased signs of irritation (e.g., redness, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, oozing) develop.
Patients should be reevaluated and the diagnosis reconsidered if no improvement is noted after completion of the treatment period.
Tinea versicolor may cause transient hypopigmented or hyperpigmented patches originating on the trunk that may extend to the neck, arms, and upper thighs. The return of normal pigmentation may take months following successful treatment of the fungus, depending on individual skin color and sun exposure.
Tinea versicolor is a normal flora resident of the skin and, although not contagious, may recur.
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Other Comments
Tinea versicolor may cause transient hypopigmented or hyperpigmented patches originating on the trunk that may extend to the neck, arms, and upper thighs. The return of normal pigmentation may take months following successful treatment of the fungus, depending on individual skin color and sun exposure.
Tinea versicolor is a normal flora resident of the skin and, although not contagious, may recur.
Oxiconazole Cream lotion and cream are for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, nose, vagina, or other mucous membranes.
To obtain optimal results, use the medication for the entire period prescribed.
Inform a healthcare provider if the area of application shows signs of increased irritation, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, or oozing.
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What is the most important information I should know about Oxiconazole Cream?
Oxiconazole Cream Nitrate Cream is contraindicated in individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of their components.
Use Oxiconazole Cream lotion as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Oxiconazole Cream lotion is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, mouth, genital area, and other mucous membranes.
- Shake well before each use.
- Clean the affected area with soap and water and dry thoroughly.
- Apply enough medicine to cover the affected area. Rub in gently.
- Do not cover area with bandages or other occlusive dressings unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
- Wash your hands immediately after using Oxiconazole Cream lotion, unless your hands are a part of the treated area.
- To clear up your infection completely, use Oxiconazole Cream lotion for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
- If you miss a dose of Oxiconazole Cream lotion and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Oxiconazole Cream lotion.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.Oxiconazole Cream is used to treat fungal infections of skin such as tinea pedis (foot infection), tinea cruris (groin infection), tinea versicolor (infection of trunk and proximal extremities) and tinea corporis (infection of arms and legs).
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What are the possible side effects of Oxiconazole Cream?
Applies to Oxiconazole Cream topical: topical cream, topical lotion
As well as its needed effects, Oxiconazole Cream topical may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention.
Severity: Moderate
If any of the following side effects occur while taking Oxiconazole Cream topical, check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible:
Less common:
- Burning
- itching
- Blistering, crusting, dryness, or flaking of skin
- scaling
- severe redness, soreness, or swelling of skin
- burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas
- pus at root of hair
- skin irritation
Minor Side Effects
Some Oxiconazole Cream topical side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear. Your health care professional may be able to help you prevent or reduce these side effects, but do check with them if any of the following side effects continue, or if you are concerned about them:
Less common or rare:
- Pain
- skin rash
- tingling
- stinging
Oxiconazole Cream nitrate (U.S.: Oxistat, Canada: Oxizole) is an antifungal medication typically administered in a cream or lotion to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm. [Wikipedia]