Treats fungus infections of the skin, such as athlete's foot, "jock itch," and ringworm
Brand Names:
Oxistat
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to oxiconazole
Uses:
Cream, Lotion
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to apply and how often. Do not use more medicine or apply it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Shake the bottle of lotion before applying it.
This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth, or use the medicine in your vagina. Do not use on skin areas that have cuts or scrapes. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away.
Do not cover the treated area with a bandage unless your doctor has told you to.
Do not use this medicine for any other skin problems.
Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time, even if you feel better after the first few doses. Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon.
Never share your medicine with anyone.
If a dose is missed:
If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, apply it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to apply the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Storage:
Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Warnings:
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Some infections may cause light or dark patches on your skin. This medicine treats the infection, not the discoloration. The skin color may not return to normal right away, even though the infection is gone.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 2 to 4 weeks, or if they get worse.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Blistering, swelling, or oozing of treated skin areas
Severe itching, redness, or burning
Mild, temporary itching, redness, or burning when applying the medicine
