Indication
Used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff. This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs.
Administration
Apply onto affected area 1-2 times daily for 2-4 weeks. Maintenance treatment: Apply once weekly on affected area. Continue treatment until a few days after symptoms have resolved.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Concomitant use with CYP3A4 substrates (e.g. cisapride, dofetilide, dronedarone, quinidine, disopyramide, pimozide, sertindole, mizolastine, lurasidone, quetiapine, methadone, ranolazine, eplerenone, halofantrine, triazolam, alprazolam, midazolam, nisoldipine, felodipine, irinotecan, everolimus, sirolimus, paritaprevir/ombitasvir, saquinavir/ritonavir), HMG-CoA reductase (e.g. simvastatin, lovastatin), ergot alkaloids (e.g. ergotamine, ergometrine); colchicine, telithromycin, clarithromycin, fesoterodine and solifenacin. Acute or chronic hepatic impairment. Pregnancy (with Cushing syndrome) and lactation (oral).
Special Precautions
Patients with achlorhydria, prostate cancer, CNS infection, adrenal insufficiency; under prolonged stress (e.g. major surgery, intensive care). Children. Pregnancy and lactation (topical).
Storage
Store below 25°C. Protect from light.
MedsGo Class
Antifungals / Topical Antifungals & Antiparasites