Sulconazole: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

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Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Topical/Cutaneous
Tinea corporis, Tinea cruris, Tinea versicolor

Adult: As 1% soln or cream: Gently massage a small amount onto affected and surrounding skin areas 1-2 times daily for 3 wk.

Topical/Cutaneous
Tinea pedis

Adult: As 1% cream: Gently massage a small amount onto affected and surrounding skin areas bid for 4 wk.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Pregnancy and lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Itching, burning, stinging, redness, blistering, erythema, pruritus, irritation, tingling, skin oedema, dryness, scaling, fissuring, cracking, generalised red papules, severe eczema, pustulation, vesiculation, contact dermatitis, papular rash.

Pregnancy Category (US FDA)

Topical: C

Patient Counseling Information

Avoid contact w/ eyes.

Action

Description: Sulconazole is an imidazole antifungal. It is active against dermatophytes, Candida spp. and M. furfur. It also possesses some antibacterial action against gm+ve organisms.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Absorbed percutaneously (approx 8.7%).
Excretion: Primarily via urine.

Storage

Store at 40°C or lower. Protect from light.

MIMS Class

Topical Antibiotics

References

Anon. Sulconazole. Lexicomp Online. Hudson, Ohio. Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, Inc. https://online.lexi.com. Accessed 17/07/2014.

Buckingham R (ed). Sulconazole Nitrate. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference [online]. London. Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 17/07/2014.

Exelderm Cream (Ranbaxy Laboratories inc.). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 17/07/2014.

Exelderm Solution (Ranbaxy Laboratories Inc.). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 17/07/2014.

McEvoy GK, Snow EK, Miller J et al (eds). Sulconazole Nitrate (Topical). AHFS Drug Information (AHFS DI) [online]. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 17/07/2014.

Wickersham RM. Sulconazole Nitrate (Topical). Facts and Comparisons [online]. St. Louis, MO. Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, Inc. https://www.wolterskluwercdi.com/facts-comparisons-online/. Accessed 17/07/2014.

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