Indications - Oxiconazole topical preparation 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 is indicated for the topical treatment of tinea (pityriasis) versicolor due to Malassezia furfur.
Dosage & Administration - Dosage This topical preparation should be applied to affected and immediately surrounding areas once to twice daily in patients with tinea pedis, tinea corporis, or tinea cruris. Oxiconazole Cream should be applied once daily in the treatment of tinea (pityriasis) versicolor. Tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor should be treated for 2 weeks and tinea pedis for 1 month to reduce the possibility of recurrence. Administration Use Oxiconazole topical preparation as directed by the physician. The hands should be washed after applying the medication to the affected area(s). Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, mouth, and other mucous membranes. Oxiconazole cream isfor external use only. Use the medication for the full treatment time recommended by the physician, even though symptoms may have improved. Notify the physician if there is no improvement after 2 to 4 weeks orsooner if the condition worsens. Inform the physician if the area of application shows signs of increased irritation, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, or oozing. Avoid the use of occlusive dressings unless otherwise directed by the physician. Do not use this medication for any disorder other than that for which it was prescribed
Side Effects - Pruritus, burning, irritation and allergic contact dermatitis, folliculitis, erythema, and papules, fissure, maceration, rash, stinging and nodules.
Contraindications - Oxiconazole topical preparation is contraindicated in individuals who have shown previous hypersensitivity to Oxiconazole
Others - Pregnancy & Lactation Pregnancy category B. Because Oxiconazole Nitrate is excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when the drug is administered to a nursing woman.